BORN

1917

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home

230 13th Ave North East

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lauretta Swider Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2012.

Swider, Lauretta, 94 of Fridley, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, John; 3 brothers. Survived by son, Jack (Donna); granddaughters, Kari Swider, Tracy (Mike) Wojciehowski; great-granchildren, Stephanie and Christopher; other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass 10 AM Friday, March 16, 2012, St. Boniface Catholic Church, 629 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements with Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home (612) 378-1331.

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March 14, 2012

The most wonderful "mother" in the world. There are no words that can express how much I loved her and will miss her. She was the most special part of our family.

March 14, 2012

Nancy & Scott Romann/Seemann

We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Lauretta. We will always remember her sweet and special comforting ways when with her. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.

March 14, 2012

Rick and Barb House

What a pleasure to have had Lauretta as our next door neighbor for many years.

March 14, 2012

Sue (Frerichs) Martinson

Sorry to hear about Gramma Lauretta. She was a caring, sweet, awesome lady and I'll never forget her. Love to you all.

March 14, 2012

Pat Wehr (Korogi)

I have many fond memories of my Aunt Ann's best friend, Lauretta. She exuded kindness and poise. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

March 14, 2012

Jacki Mueller

I am so sorry to hear about Gramma Retta, she was such a sweet lady. Hugs to all of you.

March 14, 2012

Jan Dierkhising

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Gramma Retta was a great lady. Know she is at peace and with the Lord.

March 14, 2012

Mary (Galuszewski) Aronson

So many wonderful memories! My thoughts and prayers go out to Retta's family. Unfortunately, I cannot make it home from a business trip in time for the funeral.

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