A. Delores Swanson

A. Delores Swanson, 81, of Kearney died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Funk, NE with Rev. Darrel Wissmann and Rev. Rebecca McDermott officiating. Visitation with family present will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials are planned to Good Samaritan Heart Center, UNK Athletics, Camp Carol Joy Holling and the Funk Community Center. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence, tribute or memory. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Delores was born on April 9, 1931 on the family farm near Funk, NE to Axel L. and Duzenia (Gustafson) Sjogren. She graduated from Axtell High School with the class of 1948. She then attended Luther College in Wahoo, NE and later Augustana College in Rock Island, IL where she earned a Bachelor's degree. She married Arden Herman Swanson on May 29, 1954 at the Fridhem Lutheran Church in Funk. Delores worked the majority of her life as a Speech Pathologist. She worked in the Holdrege school district (1953 and 1954), before taking several years off to focus on raising their 4 children, Diann, Brita, Carol and Rex. In 1968 she returned to her work, and she worked for Educational Services Unit 11( ESU 11) traveling throughout south central Nebraska to support numerous small school districts. She worked there until her retirement in 1981. Delores was an active member of Fridhem Lutheran Church in Funk, before moving to Kearney after her husband's death in 1995. She then became a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney. She was active in the church singing in the choir, belonging to church circles and volunteering her time. During her later years, she traveled extensively throughout the world, pursuing a lifelong interest in other people and cultures. She was also a member of the Golden Girls Club and a hospital volunteer. She spent time playing cards (Som R Set and bridge) and also collecting ink pens and coins. She loved the company of others, especially her family. She was an exceptional mother and friend, and will be missed by those who were fortunate to have known her. Not to mention, she made great potato salad!! Surviving Relatives: Daughter Diann and Bob Zweig, of Spring, TX Daughter Brita Swanson and Gary Iwansky, of Omaha, NE Daughter Carol and Dan Lindstrom, of Kearney Son: : Rex and Brinda Swanson, of Lenexa, KS Brother Derrel and Yvonne Sjogren, of Funk, NE Sister In Law: Betty Sjogren, of Lincoln, NE Grandchildren: Kristin Messerly, Casey Zweig, Sam Lindstrom, Will Lindstrom, Kate Lindstrom, Josh Swanson, Jordyn Swanson Great Grandchildren Jack Messerly, Nicholas Messerly Delores was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Merle Sjogren. PDF Printable Version

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A. Delores Swanson

April 9, 1931 - September 1, 2012