1943
Thomas
2015
Thomas Swanson
November 23, 1943 — September 27, 2015
Visitation for Tom Swanson, a resident of South Elgin since 1979, will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 4:00 – 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at Middle St.) South Elgin. “Story Sharing” and Military Honors at 7:00p.m. Wear whatever makes you comfortable; Tom will be.
Following, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, October 3, 1:00p.m. - ? at the Eagles Club Aerie 1047 Social Room 325 Raymond Gilberts, IL.
Born November 23, 1943 in St. Charles, IL, Tom died Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Tom is a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1961 – 1967. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Gilberts and also a member of Elgin VFW Post 1307. Tom worked at Houghton Mifflin Company in Geneva from 1967-1995 and was instrumental in providing jobs for newly immigrated Vietnamese.
He is the devoted husband of 40 years of Jacquie M. nee Wampach; loving and fun-filled father of Robin Michelle (Don) Cullon; cherished grandfather of Kristina Upchurch and Tyler Thomas Kelly; son of the late Harold and Lorraine Swanson; dear brother of Sue (Jerry) White nee Swanson and Dr. Steven (Karen) Swanson; brother-in-law to Judy (the late Tom) Amberg, Kathy (Mark Marinaro) Wampach, Ron (Sandy) Wampach and the late Ken (Patti) Wampach; fond uncle of Christopher (Christine), Melissa, Andrew, Danielle, Ashley, Erick, Ryan, Nick and Andrew; proud great uncle of Zach and Nick. He will also be missed by his faithful companion Chiszek.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66676 www.woundedwarrior.org , St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org or to the family would be appreciated. (847) 289.8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com, where you are invited to sign the guest book..
Following, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, October 3, 1:00p.m. - ? at the Eagles Club Aerie 1047 Social Room 325 Raymond Gilberts, IL.
Born November 23, 1943 in St. Charles, IL, Tom died Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Tom is a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1961 – 1967. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Gilberts and also a member of Elgin VFW Post 1307. Tom worked at Houghton Mifflin Company in Geneva from 1967-1995 and was instrumental in providing jobs for newly immigrated Vietnamese.
He is the devoted husband of 40 years of Jacquie M. nee Wampach; loving and fun-filled father of Robin Michelle (Don) Cullon; cherished grandfather of Kristina Upchurch and Tyler Thomas Kelly; son of the late Harold and Lorraine Swanson; dear brother of Sue (Jerry) White nee Swanson and Dr. Steven (Karen) Swanson; brother-in-law to Judy (the late Tom) Amberg, Kathy (Mark Marinaro) Wampach, Ron (Sandy) Wampach and the late Ken (Patti) Wampach; fond uncle of Christopher (Christine), Melissa, Andrew, Danielle, Ashley, Erick, Ryan, Nick and Andrew; proud great uncle of Zach and Nick. He will also be missed by his faithful companion Chiszek.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66676 www.woundedwarrior.org , St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org or to the family would be appreciated. (847) 289.8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com, where you are invited to sign the guest book..
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