Denise Swanson Kennedy, age 50, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Born November 27, 1957 to Pauline and Fred Swanson of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Denise was one of five children. She is survived by her mother, her brother Wayne of Troy, Michigan, her sisters Annetta Saroli of Boynton Beach, Florida, Kathy Trupe of Bloomfield, Michigan, and Michelle Soderquist of Caloma, Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews. Denise graduated from L''Anse Creuse High School in Harrison Township Michigan. On August 24, 1984 she married Bruce Kennedy. He passed away in 2005. She is survived by her four children Aaron Franz and Megan, Sarah and Alyssa Kennedy, of Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, make donations payable to Lungs for Life, 11029 Windermere Blvd Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 578-3521. A Celebration of Life will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2008 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.