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Laurene E (Schlaegel)
Swanson
Mar 7, 1936 - May 21, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
© Agent &
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home
Funeral services for Laurene E. Swanson, age 90, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be held
at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Vian Trinity Free Holiness Church in
Vian, Oklahoma.
Following the service, burial will take place at Haven of Rest
Cemetery in Vian, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Laurene was born on March 7, 1936, in Tipton, Iowa, to Edna Galena (Ehresman)
Schlaegel and Forrest Franklin Schlaegel. She passed away on May 21, 2026, in
Vian, Oklahoma. On April 10, 1955, she married Robert A. Swanson, who preceded
her in death. Laurene was the valedictorian of her graduating class and
cherished as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and the steadfast foundation of
her family. She held a deep love for the Lord throughout her life.
She is lovingly survived by her four daughters, Lori Jett and Arba of Vian,
Oklahoma, Peggy Mize and Robbie of Claremore, Oklahoma, Marilyn Eckstein of
Muldrow, Oklahoma, and Geri Swanson of Vian, Oklahoma. She is also survived by
five sons, Gordon Swanson and Courtney of Stockton, IL, Larry Swanson and
Templia of Vian, OK, Bob Swanson and Angela of Vian, OK, Eddie Swanson and Rose
of Warner, OK, and Dewey Swanson and Betty of Broken Arrow, OK;
Laurene's legacy continues through her 21 grandchildren: Regina, Carrie, Brian,
Andrew, Miranda, Brandon, John, Rebecca, James, Michelle, Clinton, Emily, Elvis,
Lilly, Samuel, Henry, Danielle, Galen, Ashley, Danny, and Brittany; along with
numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by her sister, Gloria Fletcher of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and many other relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Geraldine Swanson; her husband
Robert; her parents; one sister, Joyce Turner; and three brothers Roland
Schlaegel, Vern Floberg, and Roger Floberg.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian Swanson, Andrew Swanson, Brandon
Swanson, John Swanson, James Swanson, Clinton Swanson, Elvis Swanson, Samuel
Swanson, Henry Swanson, Galen Swanson, and Daniel Swanson.
Viewing will be held
from noon until 8 PM on Tuesday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in
Sallisaw, Oklahoma, where the family will greet 6 - 8 PM.
Laurene E. Swanson’s life was a testament to love, faith, and family, and she
will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
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