ᐅ Illinois Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Allen Swyear

Died October 04, … More Information
Allen Swyear, born August 2, 1956 passed from this life on October 4, 2016 in New Athens, Illinois. Allen was 60. Tags: #Swyear #Raymond #Granite #Janice #Wiggand #Athens #Terry #Roger #Apollo #Adam #Alex #Kyle #United #Christ #Friends #Heil- #Services #Koch #Burial #Valhalla #Memory #Belleville
Obituary: Allen R. Swyear, 60, of New Athens, IL; born on 2, 1956 in Belleville, IL; passed away on , 4, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. Mr. Swyear was a ride supervisor with Swyear Amusements, INC. Allen enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father - Raymond Swyear. He is survived by one son - Tim Swyear of Granite City, IL. His mother - Janice, nee Wiggand, Swyear of New Athens, IL. Two brothers - Terry (Kathy) Swyear of New Athens, IL; Roger (Teresa) Swyear of Apollo Beach, FL. Nephews - Adam (Andrea) Swyear; Alex (Danielle) Swyear; Kyle (Sara) Swyear. Niece - Amy Swyear. Also survived by cousins. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.heilschuessler.com Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ. Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler in New Athens, IL on , 11, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on , 12, 2016 from 9:00am to 10:00am. : Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler in New Athens, IL on , 12, 2016 at 10:00am with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating. Interment: Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL. Heil-Schuessler in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

▰ Allen Swyear

Died October 04, … More Information
Allen Swyear, born August 2, 1956 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 4, 2016 in Belleville, Illinois. Allen was 60.
Family members and close friends: , Shannon Meyers-chrostoski, Mark Presnell, Debbie Davis Holmes, Tracy Michalski, Elvin And Aleta Whitford, William Swindle, Celeste Bowman, Pamela Clark, Junior ( Skeeter ) Johnston, Tyler Mcreynolds, Joyce Kindred, Michael Buettner, Jeanne Jansen ( Hacker ), Darryl & Dody Hagen, Eve Adams, Sandra ( Adams ) Volk

▰ Mary L (Corbet) Swweeney

Died June 16, … More Information
Mary L (Corbet) Swweeney passed away June 16, 2020 in Illinois.
Obituary published: June 17, 2020 in "Chicago T"

▰ Shirley V (Kasper) Swulius

Died October 10, … More Information
Shirley V (Kasper) Swulius, of Countryside, Illinois, entered into eternal rest October 10, 2019. Shirley was 93.
Obituary published: October 11, 2019 in "Chicago T"

▰ Ralph W Sr Swseazy

Died July 19, … More Information
Ralph W Sr Swseazy, age 87 of East Peoria, Illinois, passed from this life on July 19, 2001.
Obituary published: July 20, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Myfanwy (Williams) Swoyer

Died April 27, … More Information
Myfanwy (Williams) Swoyer, of Plainfield, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2002. Myfanwy was 91.
Obituary published: April 28, 2002 in "Chicago T"

▰ Kenneth G Sr Swoyer

Died April 19, … More Information
Kenneth G Sr Swoyer, age 88 of Illinois, born in Reading, Pennsylvania, joined the Lord April 19, 2000.
Obituary published: April 20, 2000 in "Park Forest Star"

▰ Kenneth G Sr Swoyer

Died April 17, … More Information
Kenneth G Sr Swoyer, of Illinois, born in Reading, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday April 17, 2000. Kenneth was 88.
Obituary published: April 18, 2000 in "Reading Eagle (PA)"

▰ Mildred Lucille Swoveland

Died November 01, … More Information
Mildred Lucille Swoveland, age 92 of Gilman, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home November 1, 1997.
Obituary published: November 02, 1997 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Mildred L Swoveland

Died November 02, … More Information
Mildred L Swoveland, age 92 of Gilman, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 2, 1997.
Obituary published: November 03, 1997 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Marisa F Swortz

Died June 07, … More Information
Marisa F Swortz, born December 22, 1928 joined the Lord June 7, 2016 in Illinois. Marisa was 87.

▰ Marisa F Swortz

Died June 07, … More Information
Marisa F Swortz, born December 22, 1928 passed away peacefully June 7, 2016 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Marisa was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Amanda Huston & Family

▰ Lillian M (Cesarano) Swortz

Died July 17, … More Information
Lillian M (Cesarano) Swortz, of Harvey, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 17, 2002. Lillian was 74.
Obituary published: July 18, 2002 in "Park Forest Star"

▰ Terrence E Sr Sworst

Died November 04, … More Information
Terrence E Sr Sworst, of Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2016. Terrence was 72.
Obituary published: November 05, 2016 in "Chicago T"

▰ Terrence E Sworst

Died November 03, … More Information
Terrence E Sworst, born August 9, 1944 passed from this life on November 3, 2016 in Darien, Illinois. Terrence was 72. Tags: #Lucille #Jacobs
Obituary: Terrence was born on 9, 1944 and passed away on , 3, 2016. Terrence was a resident of Darien, Illinois at the time of passing. Terrence was married to Lucille B. Nee Jacobs.

▰ Phyllis (Podsasa) Sworsky

Died September 03, … More Information
Phyllis (Podsasa) Sworsky, 85, of Peoria, Illinois departed this life September 3, 2000.
Obituary published: September 04, 2000 in "Journal Star"

▰ Felicia Miss Sworsky

Died May 29, … More Information
Felicia Miss Sworsky, 63 of Peoria, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, May 29, 2009.
Obituary published: May 30, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ Shirley Jean Swords

Died April 06, … More Information
Shirley Jean Swords, born August 29, 1937 departed this life Sunday April 6, 2016 in Rock Falls, Illinois. Shirley was 78. Tags: #Rock #Heritage #Sterling #Shirley #Irvin #Pauline #Burger #Raymond #Morrison #First #Bible #Survivors #Virginia #Nina #Peters #Forreston #Walter #Oklahoma #Okla #Paula #Leaf #Carol #James #Oregon #Keith #Rockford #Paul #Savanna #Darrell #Calif #Carl #Reverend #Funderburg #Fairmount #Polo #Online
Obituary: Shirley J. Swords
Shirley J. Swords, age 78, of Rock Falls, died , 6, 2016 at Heritage Woods of Sterling.
Shirley was born 29, 1937 in Rock Falls the daughter of Irvin and Pauline (Bender) Burger. She married Raymond Swords on 30, 1956 in Morrison. He preceded her in death on 14, 2002. She was a homemaker and attended the First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.
Survivors include two daughters, Virginia George of Ga. and Nina (Thomas) Peters of Forreston; one son, Walter Swords of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Paula Fossett of Leaf River and Carol Schryver of Rock Falls; five brothers, James Burger of Oregon, Keith Burger of Rockford, Paul Burger of Savanna, Darrell Burger of Calif., and Carl Burger of Mo.; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, one brother, and two sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will be , 11, 2016 from 9 – 10 AM at the McDonald in Rock Falls. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Reverend Les Funderburg of the First Open Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount in Polo.
A memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

▰ Sheldon N "Lyle" Swords

Died September 16, … More Information
Sheldon N "Lyle" Swords, of Glasford, Illinois, gained his wings on September 16, 2002. Sheldon was 84.
Obituary published: September 17, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Robert W Swords

Died March 28, … More Information
Robert W Swords, a resident of Elmhurst, Illinois for decades, died March 28, 2006 in Elmhurst, Illinois at the age of 81.
Obituary published: March 29, 2006 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Richard L "Dick" Swords

Died June 18, … More Information
Richard L "Dick" Swords, age 84 of Creve Coeur, Illinois, joined the Lord June 18, 2002.
Obituary published: June 19, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Randy Swords

Died September 17, … More Information
Randy Swords, age 66 of Morton, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on September 17, 2018.
Obituary published: September 18, 2018 in "Journal Star"

▰ Miriam G (Fried) Swords

Died December 21, … More Information
On December 21, 2012, Miriam G (Fried) Swords, 96, of Peoria, Illinois left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: December 22, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Michael Reed Swords

Died January 03, … More Information
Michael Reed Swords, age 43 of Elgin, Illinois, passed from this world into the next January 3, 2005.
Obituary published: January 04, 2005 in "C-N IL"

▰ Martha M "Marty" (Baker) Swords

Died August 08, … More Information
Martha M "Marty" (Baker) Swords, of Milan, Illinois, departed this life Sunday August 8, 1997. Martha was 70.
Obituary published: August 09, 1997 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Lorraine L (Thompson) Swords

Died October 05, … More Information
Lorraine L (Thompson) Swords, of Illinois, born in Minnesota, entered into eternal rest October 5, 2012. Lorraine was 89.
Obituary published: October 06, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Linda J (Metz) Swords

Died September 13, … More Information
Linda J (Metz) Swords, age 69 of East Peoria, Illinois, passed from this world into the next September 13, 2013.
Obituary published: September 14, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ Linda June Swords

Died September 12, … More Information
Linda June Swords, born April 17, 1944 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master September 12, 2013 in East Peoria, Illinois. Linda was 69. Tags: #Sept #Medical #Peoria #Ralph #Pauline #Metz #Richard #Also #Julie #Thames #Paula #Daniel #Joyce #Services #Remmert #East #Swords #Visitation #Burial #Roberts #Morton #Memorials #Susan #Foundation #Online
Obituary:
   East Peoria, IL – Linda J. Swords, 69, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:46 p.m. , Sept. 12, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical in Peoria.

   She was born 17, 1944 in Peoria to Ralph and Pauline (Smith) Metz.  She married Richard Swords on Sept. 29, 1963.  He survives.

   Also surviving are 3 children, Julie (Russell) Thames, Paula Rogers, Daniel Swords; 6 grandchildren; and her sister, Joyce Robertson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ron Metz.

   Services will be at 11 a.m. , Sept. 16, 2013 at Remmert in East Peoria with Rev. Gerald Swords officiating.  Visitation will be one hour before services at the .  Burial will be at Roberts in Morton.

   Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Online condolences may be made at www.Remmert .com.

▰ Linda June Swords

Died September 12, … More Information
Linda June Swords, born April 17, 1944 died on September 12, 2013 in East Peoria, Illinois. Linda was 69. Tags: #Sept #Medical #Peoria #Ralph #Pauline #Metz #Richard #Also #Julie #Thames #Paula #Daniel #Joyce #Services #Remmert #East #Swords #Roberts #Morton #Memorials #Susan #Foundation
Obituary: Linda J. Swords, 69, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:46 p.m. , Sept. 12, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical in Peoria.

She was born 17, 1944 in Peoria to Ralph and Pauline (Smith) Metz. She married Richard Swords on Sept. 29, 1963. He survives.

Also surviving are 3 children, Julie (Russell) Thames, Paula Rogers, Daniel Swords; 6 grandchildren; and her sister, Joyce Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ron Metz.

Services will be at 11 a.m. , Sept. 16, 2013 at Remmert in East Peoria with Rev. Gerald Swords officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the . Burial will be at Roberts in Morton.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.Remmert .com.

▰ Linda June Swords

Died September 12, … More Information
Linda June Swords, born April 17, 1944 gained her wings on September 12, 2013 in East Peoria, Illinois. Linda was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Paula, Jennifer Martin, Sharon Metz, Ken & Sherri Rogers, Rob Renfroe, Nicolas Rogers, Kirk & Debbi Whittenburg, Richard Robertson, Steve Rees, Sue Diamond, Mike Robertson, Jan Binkele Taylor, Alex Wexler

▰ Linda June Swords

Died September 12, … More Information
Linda June Swords, born April 17, 1944 joined the Lord September 12, 2013 in East Peoria, Illinois. Linda was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Paula, Jennifer Martin, Sharon Metz, Ken & Sherri Rogers, Rob Renfroe, Nicolas Rogers, Kirk & Debbi Whittenburg, Richard Robertson, Steve Rees, Sue Diamond, Mike Robertson, Jan Binkele Taylor, Alex Wexler

▰ Laura R (David) Swords

Died September 28, … More Information
Laura R (David) Swords, of Illinois, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 28, 2013. Laura was 89.
Obituary published: September 29, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gerald V Swords

Died August 15, … More Information
Gerald V Swords, of Milan, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on August 15, 1996. Gerald was 78.
Obituary published: August 16, 1996 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Gerald L "Jerry" Swords

Died September 13, … More Information
Gerald L "Jerry" Swords, of Mattoon, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on September 13, 2014. Gerald was 72.
Obituary published: September 14, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gerald L "Jerry" Swords

Died September 12, … More Information
Gerald L "Jerry" Swords, age 72 of Mattoon, Illinois, joined the Lord September 12, 2014.
Obituary published: September 13, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gary M Swords

Died September 15, … More Information
Gary M Swords, born October 29, 1948 passed from this life on September 15, 2015 in Sterling, Illinois. Gary was 66. Tags: #Sterling #Willard #Beverly #Swords #Cheryl #Tustin #Eileen #Rock #Pastor #Kukowski #Knoll #Park
Obituary: Gary M. Swords, age 66 of Sterling died , 15, 2015 at CGH Medical in Sterling. Gary was born 29, 1948 in Sterling the son of Willard and Beverly (Wolf) Swords. He was the over-the-road truck driver for many years. Survivors include his father Willard Swords of Sterling, one sister Cheryl Harrison of Tustin, CA, his girlfriend Eileen Crownhart of Sterling, and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one niece. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 A.M. , 21, 2015 at McDonald in Rock Falls. service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Myles Kukowski officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

▰ Dolores V (Fickel)[Palmeter] Swords

Died May 17, … More Information
Dolores V (Fickel)[Palmeter] Swords, age 77 of Peoria, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 17, 2001.
Obituary published: May 18, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Diana E (Stever) Swords

Died December 17, … More Information
Diana E (Stever) Swords, 51, of Peoria Heights, Illinois departed this life December 17, 2012.
Obituary published: December 18, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Diana E Swords

Died December 14, … More Information
Diana E Swords, born April 22, 1961 entered eternal life December 14, 2012 in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Diana was 51. Tags: #Peoria #Joseph #Dorothy #Stever #Daniel #East #Danielle #Vegas #Nicole #Creek #Michael #Creve #Christopher #Washington #Charles #Nichols #Diana #Pharmacy #Kroger #Cremation #Memorial #Galesburg #Pastor #Thompson #Davison- #Woodland #Memorials #Heart #American #Society
Obituary:
Diana E. Swords

Peoria Heights, IL

 Diana E. Swords, 51, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 8:07 pm on , 14, 2012 at her home in Peoria Heights.

 She was born 22, 1961, in Peoria, the daughter of Joseph & Dorothy Chapell Stever.  She married Daniel Swords in East Peoria in 1983.

 Surviving are her two daughters, Danielle Swords of Las Vegas, NV., and Nicole Swords of Oak Creek WI; two brothers, Michael Stever of Creve Couer and Christopher (Kathy) Stever of Washington; four nieces and one nephew; and her significant other Charles "Charlie" Nichols.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a Pharmacy Tech at Kroger in East Peoria for many years.

Cremation rites will be accorded. 

A graveside memorial service will take place at Memorial Park in Galesburg at 11:00 a.m. on 21, 2012.  Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate. 

Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

▰ Diana E Swords

Died December 14, … More Information
Diana E Swords, born April 22, 1961 passed from this life on December 14, 2012 in Peoria, Illinois. Diana was 51.
Family members and close friends: , Jane ( Smith ) Johnson, Claire Brennan, American Heart Association, Patti Gregory, Sharron Burns ( Burdette ), Janice Atkinson, Charles Nichols

▰ Debra Ann (Duskin) Swords

Died December 01, … More Information
Debra Ann (Duskin) Swords, of Illinois, born in Orange, California, passed away peacefully December 1, 2007. Debra was 45.
Obituary published: December 02, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Barbara Winchester (Winchester) Swords

Died November 01, … More Information
Barbara Winchester (Winchester) Swords, 87, of Elmhurst, Illinois gained her wings on November 1, 2012.
Obituary published: November 02, 2012 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Wayne Eldon Sword

Died February 01, … More Information
Wayne Eldon Sword, age 59 of Freeport, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 1, 2007.
Obituary published: February 02, 2007 in "Freeport JS"

▰ Theodore Sword

Died August 16, … More Information
Theodore Sword, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, entered into eternal rest August 16, 1999. Theodore was 87.
Obituary published: August 17, 1999 in "Chicago T"

▰ Scott Patrick Sword

Died June 26, … More Information
Scott Patrick Sword, born October 13, 1964 entered into eternal rest June 26, 2014 in Huntley, Illinois. Scott was 49.

▰ Ruth Elizabeth (Schnorr) Sword

Died February 06, … More Information
Ruth Elizabeth (Schnorr) Sword, age 89 of Rockton, Illinois, passed from this world into the next February 6, 2004.
Obituary published: February 07, 2004 in "Beloit D-N (WI)"

▰ Ms Tamara L Sword

Died August 26, … More Information
Ms Tamara L Sword, born September 30, 1982 departed this life Sunday August 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Ms was 32. Tags: #Chicago #Illinois
Obituary: Ms. Sword was born on 30, 1982 and passed away on , 26, 2015. Ms. Sword was a resident of Chicago, Illinois at the time of passing.

▰ Mary Olive (Norris) Sword

Died August 28, … More Information
Mary Olive (Norris) Sword, age 97 of Mt Vernon, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 28, 2014.
Obituary published: August 29, 2014 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Lempi G (Saari) Sword

Died October 15, … More Information
Lempi G (Saari) Sword, of Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on October 15, 1996. Lempi was 91.
Obituary published: October 16, 1996 in "IronCoR (MI)"

▰ Evelyn C Sword

Died November 15, … More Information
Evelyn C Sword, born July 30, 1932 departed this life Sunday November 15, 2020 in Rockford, Illinois. Evelyn was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Morgan Winquist
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