Michael Swan Obituary

Age - 58

October 7, 2023

Worthington, MN

Michael "Mike" Swan, age 58, passed away on October 05, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Sillerud Lutheran Church in Balaton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to DAC, TAC and CCSI in Worthington.

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