Brigitta K. Vagenius

Brigitta K. Vagenius
November 1, 1931 - February 26, 2021 

Brigitta K. Vagenius, 89, Chesterton, IN, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:10 am in Residences at Coffee Creek, Chesterton, IN.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Sweden. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.    

She was born November 1, 1931 in Farila, Sweden to the late Johan and Emma (Sandkvist) Skoglund. On September 12, 1959 in Sweden she married Borje Vagenius who preceded her on October 18, 2004.

Surviving are two daughters, Erika (Kevin) Maher of Osceola, WI and Kristina (Jeff) Durham of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Per Gunnar (Bekah) Vagenius of Sioux Falls, SD and Patrik (Christina) Vagenius of Chesterton, IN; seven grandchildren, Lara, Linnea, Luke, Jonas, Soren, Nik and Minna; and two great-grandchildren, Harrison and Lucian.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Per Ake Skoglund.   

Brigitta enjoyed tennis, sailing, skiing, bicycle riding, gardening and nature.

Contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association Midwest Chapter, 1800 N. Main Street, Suite 215, Wheaton, IL 60187. 

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