Shirley Swenson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Swenson of Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Lynch and Edwidge Lynch (Neveu); her husbands, Warren H. Piper, Dale Morris of Rochester and David Swenson; her son Steven Piper (Richard Isaac); her siblings, Ben Lynch, Betty Malone and Jerome Lynch; her in-laws, Harold and Wilma Piper (Burcalow); and her brother-in-law Kermit Piper (Bernard Malon).
She is survived by: her children, Linda Krieger (Jerry), Matthew Piper (Sue Johnson), Laura Swan and Annemarie Bubash (Timothy); her grandchildren, Jerome Krieger (Jeanne), Jennifer Zaffran (Keith), Rachael Endsley (Arron), Bradley Swan (Shelley), Brian Swan, Wade Piper and Joe Bubash; her sister-in-law Joanne Piper; and her caregiver Samaritan Bethany. She is also survived by nine great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pax Christi Catholic Church (4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A Mass will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Catholic Charities of St. Paul, MN, Mayo Hospice Program or donor's choice.
