Luann Carol (Swenson) Dilley

Luann Carol Dilley, 70, a resident of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota with her loving family at her side.  Luann was born on April 20, 1943 in Sterling Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the daughter of Willard and Bessie (Nelson) Swenson and the 11 ^th of 12 children.

Luann attended Orr School through the 8 ^th and then attended high school in Grantsburg and graduated in 1961.  She worked at various jobs from 1961-1968.  She was united in marriage to Dave Dilley on April 20, 1968.  To this union Luann and Dave had two children; sadly her daughter  Marie Dawn was stillborn.  Luann and Dave lived in the Cushing are for a few years until they moved to St. Croix Falls where they still resided.  Luann loved to garden and to take care of her farm animals which she considered her pets.  She enjoyed baking when she could and being a homemaker.  She was loved by most.

Luann leaves to celebrate her memory: husband, Dave Dilley, son, Jason Dilley, brothers: Curtis (Cora) Swenson, Arlen (Marce) Swenson, Eugene (Beverly) Swenson, Richard (Lois) Swenson, William Swenson, Darrel (Karen) Swenson, sisters: Diane (Casper) Neilson, Betty Doolittle, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, baby-daughter, Marie Dawn, sisters: Marion Huna, Marlys, Carlson, brother, Charles “Pete” Swenson, brothers-in-law, Curtis Johnson, Vern Doolittle, Dale Carlson and sister-in-law, Louise Swenson.

A  Memorial Service for Luann will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls.  Luann’s family will greet visitors at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M.  Following the service, the family would like to invite their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship at the church.

Luann will be laid to rest at the Wolf Creek Cemetery following the lunch.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.