Gwendolyn Sue "Gwen" Kirchner, 57, of Paxton passed away at 2:20 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home.

There will be no services. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gwendolyn was born February 11, 1964 in Paxton the daughter of Karl and Joanne Anderson Swanson. She married Nathan Kirchner August 3, 2000 in Champaign, Illinois. He survives.

Along with her husband, Nathan, she is survived by three sons, Chris (Stephanie) Swanson of Paxton, Cody (Jessica) Swanson of Loda, Tim (Val) Kirchner of Houston, TX; daughter, Brooke (Matt) Beland of Paxton; 12 grandchildren, Chase, Evan, Carley, Caleb, Abram, Xander, Brookail, Kimarion, Conner, Mya, Bailey, and Nahla; seven sisters, Karen Marshall of Paxton, Cheryl Niccum of Paxton, Rhonda (Dennis) Elson of Paxton, Donna (Mike) Auld of Paxton, Debbie (Dick) Vance of Paxton, Brenda (Mitch) Franzen of Rantoul, Lisa (Jeff) Cox of Paxton; four brothers, Steve (Minnie) Swanson of Paxton, Doug (Kim) Swanson of Paxton, Jim "Diesel" (Wendy) Swanson of Champaign, Brian (Tennille) Swanson of Paxton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Diane Gagnon, Lori Swanson; and nephew, Joshua Smith.

Gwen enjoyed spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.