James Swanson Obituary

Age - 92

September 12, 2023

Kingsford, MI

"James Arthur Swanson, 92, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Optalis Health and Rehab Kingsford. TENTATIVE-Visitation will be 9:30 am - 10:30 am on Friday, Sept. 15th at the Erickson-Rochon \u0026amp; Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain followed by a service at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Fr. Mark McQuesten will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Salvation Army and Special Olympics. Condolences to the family of James A. Swanson may be expressed online at www. ernashfuneralhomes. com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon \u0026amp; Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements. "

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