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Ethel Swanson Obituary

Swanson, Ethel M. Age 84, of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She is survived by four children, Cindy Biarnesen, Kathy (Rigoberto) Arambula, David Swanson, and Sandra Drake; eight grandchildren, Alonso (Kate) Arambula, Alyssa (Ryan) Anderson, Jared Biarnesen, Steve Ainley, Michelle Ainley, Jessica, and Alex Kaminski, Jordan Boyer; three great-granddaughters, Allison, Keri, and Mia; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold Swanson; parents, Alice and Floyd Bollman; grandson, Ricky Prendergast; sister, Mildred (Al) Long; nephews, Allen, Donald, and Joseph Long. Ethel came to Crown Point 18 years ago by way of Auburn Park (Chicago), Roseland (Chicago), and Riverdale, Illinois. She was a retired bank teller from Midwest Bank and Trust, Chicago. Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral and Cremation Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr. (south of St. Rd. 231 on St. Rd. 55), Crown Point on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel with Cindy Biarnesen officiating. At rest, Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.pruzinfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2015.

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