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Ellen SWANSON Obituary

SWANSON Ellen A. Ellen A. Swanson, of Toledo, OH, passed away at Lake Park on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, and is now at rest with her Savior. She was born October 20, 1921 in Ironwood, MI and was the daughter of Albin and Laina Matiska. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening and most of all her family. Ellen was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Pat (Robert) DeYoung, Dallas Coleman, Connie Swanson, Donald Swanson and Steven Swanson; grandchildren, Lorri McDaniel, Sue (Greg) Lindsey, Brett McDaniel, Shannon (Eric) Stewart and Erik (Jenni) Swanson; 7 great-grand-children and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Eino Matiska, Robert (Betty Jo) Matiska, John (Chris) Matiska and sisters, Nancy Zalaoras and Shirley (Ed) Keranen. Ellen was preceded in death by two infant daughters, her husband, Donald J. Swanson and grandson, Joshua Shepler. Friends are invited to visit from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Reverend Bruce Snyder will officiate. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.ansberg-west.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 17, 2011.

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Lorri

January 22, 2024

I miss you so much!

Martin Higley

February 11, 2023

Was a Fantastic Lady and a great loss to this world.

March 11, 2011

may it comfort you to know you loss is shared by those who care........thinking of you
Charles Backus/James L Kuziak
Jackson,MI

Renee DeYoung-Vollor

February 22, 2011

May God Bless you and keep all your family filled with God's light and love.

Carol DeYoung

February 22, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Pat. We just found out today. You have our deepest sympathy and we will be thinking of you and sending our prayers.
All our love,
Tom and Carol

Patricia DeYoung

February 22, 2011

Mother,you are heaven with your Lord, I will cherish you in my heart and mind forever, and dearly miss you, but I know you are peace and free. I love you,

Patricia DeYoung

February 22, 2011

Mother, you are in heaven, free to be with your Lord, you will always be in my heart and mind forever, save a place for me.I love you Mother.

Lorri McDaniel

February 19, 2011

There are only a few people in the whole wide world that ever truely touched my heart and Grandma you were one of them. My dearest memories of my life include you and I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart. I love you Grandma.

Martin R. Higley

February 17, 2011

My condolences to all of the family. this lady was always included in my nightly prayers.

Maria

February 17, 2011

Erik & Connie...
I only got to meet your Grandma/Mom once, but that's all it took to love her immediately. What a huge presence and energy she had. It was easy to see why Joshua was so crazy about her... and easy to see why you'll feel her absence keenly. I know she's with Josh now, and they're both looking out for you. Wish I could give you both a big hug... Condolences and lots of love...

Erik Swanson

February 17, 2011

Your love will always burn bright in my heart.

Erik Swanson

February 17, 2011

The world isn't the same without you in it Grandma.Your love is equalled only by the lord.I'm glad I was able to be with you at the end.Even then,you worried more
about everyone else then yourself.For that alone I will always consider you a
saint.I love you.Say hello to Josh for me.You two were always my favorite people.

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