Helena Swierenga Obituary
The passing of Helena Swierenga of Willmar, Minnesota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 11, 2026 at the age of 102. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Helena Swierenga or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garrit Breems and Annie Breems (Ledeboer); her husband Edward Swierenga; her children-in-law, Mary Kay Swierenga and Jay Smith; her great grandchild Carter Swierenga; and her siblings, Theresa Frikke, Gordon Breems, Martin Breems and Harvey Breems.
She is survived by: her children, Douglas Swierenga (Gwen) of Prinsburg, Mary Hinther (Leroy) of Blomkest, Nora Smith (Richard Brzinski), Stan Swierenga (Cindy) of Redwood Falls and Tim Swierenga (Mindy) of Svea; her brother Henry Breems (Donna) of New Brighton; and her sister-in-law Dorothy Breems of Willmar. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren.
