Marlene L. Swanson, nee Brown, loving mother of Janet (Todd) Ziegler, Richard (Theresa), Robert (Camille), Susan (Michael) Puhl, Kristine (Frank) Kryzak and Karen (Tony) Reyes; proud grandmother of 24; beloved daughter of Loretta, nee Rudolph, and the late Raymond Brown; dearest sister of Lorrae (the late Richard) Ufer and Carole (the late Anthony) Orrico; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St., South Holland. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Northwestern Memorial Foundation for Liver Transplants, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., ste #542, Chicago, IL 60611. To celebrate Marlene’s life, visit www.mem.com or for further info call 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.
