Yvonne Swanson Obituary

The memory of Yvonne Swanson of Milbank, South Dakota, born in New Ulm, Minnesota, who passed away on August 7, 2024 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Yvonne Swanson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Meyer and Rebecca Meyer (Mehlhop); her husband Virgil Swanson; and her pet Simon. She is survived by: her children, Brian Swanson (Janna) of Grand Forks, ND, Jody Sokolosky (Monte Richardson) of Watertown, SD and Paula Van Hoorn (Ted) of Milbank, SD.; and her grandchildren, Cody Sokolosky (Larissa) of Watertown, SD, Shane Sokolosky (Haley) of Sioux Falls, SD, Emily Van Hoorn (Michael Karges) of Milbank, SD, Ashlee Van Hoorn of Milbank, SD, Kyle Swanson (Chelsey) of Grand Forks, ND and Casey Swanson (Elizabeth Thompson). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

While raising her children, Yvonne worked various part-time jobs, balancing her responsibilities as a mother with her contributions to the workforce.