In Sympathy: Rosalind Swanson

Posted: August 19 2024 at 02:08 PM

Rosalind Marie Swanson, spouse of retired Northern Illinois Conference member Rev. Rolla C. Swanson passed away on August 15, 2024, at The Pearl of Orchard Valley. During Rev. Swanson’s ministry, he served: Chicago: Bethany, McHenry: Mt. Hope, Chicago: St. Stephen’s, Harvey: First, Chicago: Ashburn, Oswego: Good Shepherd, Woodridge, Minooka as well as GBGM as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe and Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mrs. Swanson was 81 years old.

A memorial service will be held on August 21, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Batavia United Methodist Church located at 8 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Rev. Swanson and family.

Rev. Rolla Swanson
700 West Fabyan Parkway, #2111-F
Batavia, IL 60510

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