Mrs. Gertrude B. Swanson, Age 88 of Grant, formerly of Chicago, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at her residence in Ashland Township, Grant. She was born Gertrude Margaret Borchers in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Rose Agnes (Lowenke) and Harry C. Borchers on October 8, 1915. She married Ture A. Swanson on August 4, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and he preceded her in death on September 1, 1991. She was a Secretary for University of Chicago Graduate School of Business until April 30, 1983.

She is survived by her daughters Sigrid & Donald Williams of Fremont, Cynthia & Richard Stefanski of North Aurora, IL, her grandchildren Douglas & Lisa Williams, Laura Williams, Scott Stefanski, Brett Stefanski, 4 great-grandchildren, her brother Earl Borchers of Carencro, LA.

At her request there will no services or visitation and cremation has taken place.

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