Barbara Swanson

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.