Deborah Swetich

Obituary of Deborah Ann Swetich Baltic Deborah A. (David) Swetich, 54, a resident of Baltic, passed away peacefully Saturday December 3, 2016, at home with all of her family by her side, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 22, 1962, in Hancock a daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Harvey) Erickson. She was raised in Houghton and attended the Houghton Schools. She had worked at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility as a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide for the past 15 years. Debbie was a kind-hearted wife, mother, grandmother & friend who would put everyone first before herself you couldnt ask for a more special person in their lives that she had touched. Debbie took in & treated individuals as her own child. Debbie is well known for her love, strength & big heart. Because of the love, Debbie gave to others she was nicknamed Queen by those special individuals she took in and cherished as her own. Debbie touched many hearts and will be missed dearly by many people. Preceding her in death are her son James Joseph Laux, her parents Arthur & Marion (Harvey) Erickson, sisters, Lisa Backman, Tammy and Tracy Erickson, niece Kayla Korpela and nephew Mitchell McGlathery. Surviving is her beloved husband Dave Swetich, her buddy Junior (Dog) sister, Lori (Clark) Korpela, Darlene Erickson; Daughters, Angela (Chris) Dimmer, Stacey (Jason) Laux, Stephanie (Ben) Wolck, Kristie (Brandon) Laux, Grandchildren, Tayler, Torianna, Jacelynn, Anabelle Dimmer, Kylie Anderson, Alaina & Ava Jukkala, Maija Wolck, and Daylan VanAcker, numerous nieces and nephews. A special nephew/son Michael Zenner and special niece/daughter Crystal Hoover. Deborahs family would like to thank Aspirus at Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave. A time to remember Debbie and potluck will be held Saturday December 10, 2016, from 4 to 8 pm at the South Range Bingo Hall. To view Debbies obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral homes are assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Deborah Swetich , please visit Tribute Store