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Marie L. Swanson

July 19, 1923 — December 30, 2018

Marie L. Swanson, 95, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born July 19, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Margaret (DiGiovanni) Armato. Marie married Carl “Ray” Swanson; he preceded her in death in 1967. Marie worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 40 years. Marie loved to cook and was an avid shopper. She stayed active in the Pioneers and various ladies groups. Marie enjoyed watching sports. Above all, she adored her family, especially her grandson and 2 great-grandsons. The Swanson Family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice Care of America, for the excellent care they provided to Marie.
Lovingly survived by her daughter, Carla (Douglas) Vanblaricom Spears; grandson, Aaron (Darcy) Vanblaricom; great-grandsons, Zachary and Blake; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend, Cathy Iverson. Also predeceased by her sibilings, Catherine Bartelli, Alex Armato, Angelina Patch, Mary Bergquist and Joseph Armato.
Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Visitation

Friday, January 4, 2019

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Service

Friday, January 4, 2019

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Burial

Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago/Rockford

8616 West State Road, Winnebago, IL 61088

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