Dolores K. Swanson

Dolores K. “Dee” Swanson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2022. Born Dolores Katherine Van Lith in New Rockford, ND, March 28, 1933, Dee was the second born of five siblings. In 1957, she married the love of her life John Swanson. Her door was always open to friends and family anytime they needed a place to stay or her cheerful company. In retirement, she and John loved visits from their children and grandchildren at their home in Elk River, MN.

Dee is survived by loving and devoted husband of 65 years, John; children Mark (Margaret) Swanson, Cheri (John) Tidrick, Lynn (Mark) Mackowick, Brian (Ruth) Swanson, Greg (Glenda) Swanson, Barbara (Joe) Abdoo; grandchildren Rebecca Schmitz, Christina Mach, Benjamin Auch, Alicia Auch, Evan Swanson, Shane Swanson, Elisabeth Abdoo, Jonathan Abdoo, Daisy Swanson, Mia Swanson, Matthew Swanson. Great grandchildren Connor Schmitz, Carter Schmitz. She is preceded in death by parents Peter and Dorothy, brothers Peter Van Lith, James Van Lith, Terrance Van Lith, sister Mary Ann Lies, brother in law Hubert Lies, sister in law Harriet Van Lith, great grandson Brady John Schmitz.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 31 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 525 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN with visitation from 10AM to 11AM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gearhartfuneralhome.com for the Swanson family.