Dorothy Valentine Swedzinski

Dorothy Swedzinski, age 94, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, with family at her side at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall, Minnesota. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Grace Life Church in Marshall. Interment will be in the Marshall Cemetery, followed by a luncheon held back at the church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. The evening will conclude with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will then continue one hour prior to her celebration, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, at the church.

Dorothy Valentine Bossuyt was born on November 16, 1930, to Alphonse and Irma (Cooreman) Bossuyt in Tracy, Minnesota. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her youth as the family moved around Lyon County. The family lived and farmed in Taunton and Vesta before settling outside Milroy. Dorothy attended county school and then graduated from Milroy High School in 1949. 

On September 20, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ronald K. Swedzinski at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Milroy. The couple began their married life on the farm near Minneota, Lincoln County, Minnesota where she lived for the next 68 years. The couple raised 6 children and shared over 56 years of marriage prior to Ronnie's death in 2005. Dorothy was a loving mother and homemaker and worked part-time as a land surveyor for the United States Department of Agriculture.

Dorothy was a humble, caring, hard-working, and prayerful woman who always put her family first. She had an affinity for all animals and could name most birds or trees in the area. Dorothy was active in several bible studies and the local food co-op. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, photography, dancing, embroidery, and playing Bingo. Dorothy made a point to read her Bible every day since becoming a Christian in 1976, and her strong faith passed on to her loving family.

Dorothy prayed daily, for all to become born again and believe that Jesus is the only way to eternal life. John 3:1-36.

Dorothy died peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Marshall, Minnesota, just 3 weeks after her 94th birthday. Blessed be her memory.

She is survived by her 6 children, Linda Hart of Marshall, Gene (Wilca) Swede of Redwood Falls, Lori (Paul) Beachem of Marshall, Sheri (Steve) Deutz of Marshall, Marlo (Lisa) Swedzinski of Zimmerman, Michelle (Bruce) Swede-Blang of Ft. Worth, TX; 15 grandchildren, Nathan Hart, Cody (Molly) Swede, Jake Swede, Nick Swede, Jaden Swede, Judah Swede, Caleb Beachem, Josh Beachem, Tiffany (Jake) Lewis, Spencer Deutz, Drew (Marsella) Deutz, Christopher Swedzinski, Samantha Swedzinski, Dalton (Brittany) Blang, Carly (Tristan) Wallace; 6 great-grandchildren, Kiera Swede, Ian Swede, Miles Swede, Elodie Deutz, Esther Grace, Callie Wallace; sister, Doris "Dory" (Joe) Cauwels of Milroy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Swedzinski; parents, Alphonse and Irma Bossuyt; granddaughter, Taryn Meller; and a brother, Donny (Deloris) Bossuyt.