Svea I. "Sam" Hagglund, 72, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, January 23rd, 2009, at Washington Manor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Ovanmyra, Palarna, Sweden, on March 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Erik and Emma (Hopps Andersson) Snall. She came to the U.S. and Gurnee, IL, in 1959, then moved to Waukegan where she lived until coming to Kenosha in 1993. She was employed at Viking Nursing Home in Gurnee, Lake Forest Hospital, and Hallmark Card Store, and for the last 15 years at Dairyland Greyhound Park. Sam enjoyed bowling, bingo and attending the Swedish Glee Club in Waukegan, IL. Surviving are her son, Chris Hagglund of Trevor; a granddaughter, Brandie Hagglund of Pleasant Prairie; and four sisters and their families all in Sweden. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31st, at Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Proko Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Svea’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Lisa
I worked with Sam for a short time at Dairyland. She talked about her granddaughter with such love and affection. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this most difficult time. Lisa
Mette and Greg Gaal
January 31, 2009
It was with great sadness that we heard of Svea's passing. She was a good friend for almost thirty years, and we shared many good times. She was a very proud lady, and one you could depend on. She was devoted to her grandaughter and her family and friends, and will be missed by all.Our deepest condolences to her family.May she rest in peace.Mette and Greg Gaal
Jeff Lui
January 30, 2009
I worked with Sam 10 years at Dairyland. She was one of the nicest ladies I've known. Please accept my deepest condolences. Jeff Lui