Barbara Jean Swanson, age 71, of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Krebs.  She will be greatly missed by her sons: Jeff and Kathy Swanson, Todd and Min Swanson, Scott and Andrea Swanson; grandchildren: Joe, Ethan, Melanie, Paige, Tyler, and Blake Swanson; brother, Robert Krebs; sister, Edie Mosley; uncle and aunts: David and Sussane Krebs, Pat Kowalczyk; nieces and nephews.  Barb was the hardest working woman you ever met with a passion for farming, hunting and fishing and she loved spending time with her grandkids and many loving friends.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Saturday at Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia.  Relatives and Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia.  Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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January 16, 2016 2:50pm
Our deepest sympathy, Jeff, Kathy & family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Ray & Trudy Lofgren

January 14, 2016 6:34pm
We are so sad to hear about Barb. She was loved and will be dearly missed. I'll never forget all she taught us bailing hay, milking cows, and working on the farm. Like poking us with her fork for having our elbows on the table.

- Zac, Rebecca, and Hank Pera Cole

January 14, 2016 5:36pm
Scott and Andrea so sorry for your loss, you guys and your boys were her life, we all now know she can rest in peace.

- B.j

January 14, 2016 1:26pm
Scotty and family, We were sorry to learn of your mom's passing. We are thinking of you all.

- Paul and Bette Pelon

January 14, 2016 3:42am
Jeff and Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. We love ya

- Jamie and Stubby Lynn

January 13, 2016 4:30pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Please pass along to Todd too.

- Kyle newton

January 13, 2016 3:25pm
So sorry to hear of this loss, thinking & praying for you Jeff & Kathy and family.

- Debb/john decker

January 13, 2016 1:18pm
You were a wonderful woman Barb! I'll never forget when you caught that fish you are holding up in Canada with me!! Say hello to Lois (Kaufman) Blocher from me and the family! To Jeff and family, you are all in my prayers. -e-e-

- Eric (Blocher) Elzinga




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