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Gwen Ann Swanson

April 26, 1929 - November 27, 2022
Racine, WI

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Visitation

Sunday, December 18, 2022
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST
First United Methodist Church
745 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403

Service

Sunday, December 18, 2022
3:00 PM CST
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First United Methodist Church
745 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403

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First United Methodist Church
745 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403

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Gwen Ann (Holmberg) Swanson, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Gwen was born on April 26, 1929, in Duluth, MN, daughter of Clyde and Jane (Jones) Holmberg. Gwen was the youngest of four children. Gwen graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, MI, class of 1947. Gwen married Clarence (Kelly) Leo Swanson July 8, 1949, in Ironwood, MI. She had many talents including sewing, knitting, quilting, jewelry making and crafting, she always had numerous projects in the works. She handmade many gifts over the years. Gwen was also a talented baker, her Christmas cookies were loved by family and friends. She enjoyed time spent in Southern California with her brother Robert, wintering in Florida with her daughter Christine, traveling to various locations throughout the United States over the years and the trip of a lifetime exploring the beautiful countryside of Sweden and surrounding countries with her daughters. Gwen was a dedicated Girl Scout leader for many years and a member of First United Methodist Church. In recent years she cherished spending time with family and friends, reading many books, attending craft fairs and playing cards. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and so much more. She will forever be remembered for her generosity, kind heart, and beautiful smile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, daughters Linda Mary Swanson, Kelli Ann (Swanson) Skindzelewski and Christine Rae (Cook) Reinighaus, parents, sisters Mary and Barbara and brother Robert, as well as her brothers and sisters-in-law.

Gwen will be deeply missed by family and friends. Gwen is survived by her daughter Marcia (Swanson) Fernholz (Jeff), son Scott Swanson (Cindy), grandchildren Jennifer (Cook) Woyner (Bill), Christopher Cook (Lena), Meghan (Adam) Comeaux, Samantha Fernholz, Joshua Skindzelewski, Hailey Molinaro (Vinny), Tasha, Jessica and Nathaniel Swanson. great grandchildren Joseph, Sean, Ryan, Andrew, Aidan, George, Hunter, Autumn, Aria, Maxamillion and Naomi. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 745 Main Street, at 3pm. with Rev. Jakes Voker officiating. Relatives and friends may gather at 2pm. until the time of service. Gwen will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood, MI. at a later date.

Memorials to First United Methodist Church have been suggested.

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