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Karin 

Swenson

The funeral service for Karin Mae Swenson was held on Monday, February 9, at Bethel Lutheran Church. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 10, at Fairview Cemetery in Lindstrom, MN.

Karin died Wednesday, February 4 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles.

She was born on February 2, 1940, to Walfred and Beatrice Noren. She grew up in Chisago City, MN, on a dairy farm. 

On June 19, 1959, Karin married Tony Swenson, another full-blooded Swede who was the love of her life. Together they had three children: Shelli, Scott and Steve. They lived briefly in St. Paul, Richland Center, WI and Green Bay, WI before settling in Rochester, MN. They enjoyed square-dancing, hosting Bible studies and their large raspberry patch. Karin and Tony were long-time members of Bethel Lutheran Church.

Karin worked at the snack bar at Mayo High School for many years and loved attending hockey games. 

In 2005, just a few years after she retired, Tony died unexpectedly of acute aortic rupture, a loss she grieved for the rest of her life.

She enjoyed stamping and creating cards, crocheting blankets and numerous prayer shawls, watching the MN Wild play and spending time with her grandchildren. At the time of her death, she had four great-grandchildren which brought a special sparkle to her eye.

Survivors include her daughter Shelli Wright, and sons Scott (Donna) and Steve (Amber); seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, MN for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials are made to Bethel Lutheran.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

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