Kristen Michele Ziaja Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 28, 2025, at the age of 49, Kristen Michele Ziaja of Wheaton, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kristen Michele Ziaja to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Kristen find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She is survived by: her parents, Richard R. Swanson and Ann; her sons, Christian Ziaja and Austin Ziaja; her brother Jeffrey A Swanson; and her sibling's children, Cailla Swanson, Jeffrey Swanson Jr., Nicholas Swanson and Benjamin Swanson.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hultgren Funeral Home (304 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187). A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Kristen's memory be made to the Naperville Area Humane Society at https://www.naperhumane.org.
