Obituary
Carol Joanne (Espelien) Swedberg
Carol Joanne (Espelien) Swedberg passed away on November 4,2025 at Riverside Transitional Care, La Crosse, WI from dementia.
Carol was born on March 12,1942 at the old Spring Grove, MN hospital to Theodore and Emma (Johnson) Espelien. She grew up on the family farm just north of Spring Grove and graduated from Spring Grove High School. She attended a clerical school in Mankato, MN and then was employed for a short time at G. Heileman, La Crosse, WI.
Carol was the 1962 Spring Grove Dairy Princess. In June 1962, while riding on the Dairy Princess float at Dairy Days, she was noticed by a young man who was new to town. Later that week, she and the young man happened to be at a local restaurant at the same time and found each other. Dennis Swedberg was that young man. Carol and Dennis were married at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring Grove, MN on February 10, 1963.
After marriage, they moved to a home in Dakota, MN and later bought a home in La Crescent, MN. They raised their family in La Crescent. Carol and Dennis had two children, Susan Marie in 1968 and Brian Lee in 1970. Carol was a very good homemaker and raised her children in a very loving way. She was always proud of her children.
Carol worked at Sears, first downtown and then at Valley View Mall, for twenty years part-time but most weeks turned out to be almost full- time. In mid 1990s Carol and Dennis retired from their jobs and devoted their time to running Swedberg Apartments. They spent a lot of time remodeling, repairing, and maintaining several apartment buildings. This kept them busy until they fully retired at the end of 2016.
Carol is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughter, Susan (Bill) Boisvert; son, Brian (Danielle) Swedberg; grandchildren Zachary (Rebecca), Brinli, Paytience, Lydia, and Theodore Swedberg; great grandchildren, Aria, Thea, and Micah Swedberg; brothers Truman (Carol) Espelien and Gordon Espelien; three nieces and a nephew.
According to Carol’s wishes, she will be cremated with no funeral service and a burial later at Trinity Cemetery, Spring Grove, MN.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Riverside Transitional Care for the kindness, compassion, and wonderful care they provided to Carol over the past four years. A special thank you to Vickie, Chandra, and Chelsea.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy to all of Carol’s family. I was blessed to work with Carol at Sears and she was the dearest friend. I can still see her smile and hear her little laugh. She dearly loved her family and was very proud of her children. My heart shares your sorrow. Dementia is such a terrible disease. Rest in peace Carol.
Thank you Karen for your kind words. She will be missed by all.
My thoughts go out to Dennis and his entire family. She was a very sweet lady.
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our sympathy to all from Dick and Teresa Walter.
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Thoughts and prayers to the entire Swedberg family during these difficult times. God Bless
Thank you for your kind words
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Swedberg family during these difficult times. God Bless
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Carol was a best neighbor and friend for nearly 20 years. We shared many laughs..including giving each other the very lovely curly, home perms! My thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis, Susan, and Brian. She is now resting in peace, with her parents. Hugs to all
Thank you Carol for your kind words, We have a lot of memories of living on Welshire Drive.
Prayers and comfort to all the Swedberg family! Lifting you all up in prayers. 🙏❤️🙏 God Bless
My deepest sympathy Dennis and family. I was blessed to meet Carol while living in their apt building. She was a lovely lady! Always friendly and caring and always had a warm smile to greet you. May she rest in peace with the angels 🙏
Dennis, Brian, Susan,
I was so sorry to hear about Carols passing. She was always so kind and easy to talk to. Keep all your wonderful memories and know you are all in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I remember the fun times we had years ago. I still have some of her recipes she shared. she was a great cook and baker. My prayers are with you and family.
We are very sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Carol was a wonderful lady! May she rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy, to Dennis and family. Carol was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by her family, and all that knew her.. Our prayers are with the family.
Dennis and family I’m sending you my deepest sympathy. Carol was an amazing lady always joyful. Always fun to chat with… I’m so sorry for your loss… Praying for you all.
Jan Mason
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May she rest in peace. Love Han