Ann Bradford, 63, Mantorvlle

Ann Denise Bradford, 63, of Mantorville, passed away on March 31, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, due to complications of heart surgery.
Ann was born on May 10, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Boker) Swallain Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Ann was united in marriage to Michael Bradford on March 11, 1972, at the United Methodist Church in Rochester. She enjoyed flower gardens, auctions, crafts and spend-ing time with her family and grandchildren.
Ann is survived by her husband, Michael, Bradford; children, Michael (Tara) Bradford, Charles (Jessica) Bradford; Sarah (Paul) Mann; nine grandchildren; broth-er, Richard (Karen) Swalla; sisters, Rhonda (Lowell) Schwenke; Peggy (Lowell) Quimby; Connie (Matt) Hr-tanek; and her mother, Jean Swalla. She was preceded in death by her father, nephew and grandparents.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the First Congregational Church, 515 Walnut St. in Mantorville, and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.       
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the First Congregational Church, with Rev. Brian Egel-ston officiating.  Interment will be in Evergreen Ceme-tery in Mantorville.
Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Dodge Center assist-ed with arrangements.www.czaplewskifuneral-homes.com