Dorothy J. Swinnen's Obituary
Dorothy J. Swinnen, 90, of Decatur, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Aspen Ridge Care Centre.
Dorothy was born November 22, 1921 in Assumption daughter of John and Leta Hicks Stringer. She was a homemaker, member of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church. Dorothy married Arthur Swinnen July 5, 1941 in Assumption and he preceded her in death April 13, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents, grandson Timmy and sister Elizabeth
Surviving are her children: Connie Logue John of Decatur; Judy Reeves of Decatur; Phyllis DeLanoy Jeff of Wixom, MI; Lynette “Lynn” Swinnen of Decatur; Joseph Swinnen of Decatur; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service 4:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be 10 am, Thursday, April 12, 2012 in St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to: St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church.
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