HOWLAND – Arlene Mary Swedberg, 80, died May 30, 2004, at a local hospital after a short illness. She was born July 29, 1923, in Howland, the daughter of Arthur and Eunice (Beathem) York. Arlene was a selfless person who always thought of others first. She loved making crafts to give to others, and was especially known for her great cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife of more than 50 years to the late Roger Swedberg Sr. Being a member of the Howland Baptist Church for more than 60 years, she served the Lord by being a Sunday school teacher, singing in the choir, and involvement in many church activities. She is survived by her son and his wife, Roger and Cheryl Swedberg Jr. of Old Town; seven grandchildren, Roger Swedberg III and his wife, Heidi, of Old Town, Ethan, Rachel, Noah, Hannah and Abigail Swedberg, Melissa Elizabeth; a great-granddaughter, Faith Alyssa Swedberg; a sister-in-law and her husband, Alberta and Herbert McCrossin of Greenfield; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Howland Baptist Church, with Pastor Alan Porter officiating. Interment will be in Howland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Howland Baptist Church. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
ARLENE MARY SWEDBERG
