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William Swanson Obituary

William L. Swanson Jr., age 83, a 56- year resident of Villa Park and a U.S. Navy Veteran passed away September 22, 2012. Beloved husband Lois nee Knopick for 58 years; loving father of Dawn (Edward) Matia, Karen (Frank) Mascarella and William L. III (Wendy) Swanson; dear grandfather of Brian Mascarella, Jacquelyn (Jeremy) Sacks, Nicole Swanson, William L. Swanson IV and Blase Vickery; great-grandfather Chloe Sacks; cherished son of the late William L. Sr, and Ione Swanson; dearest brother of Shirley Person, Ronald, Albert, Gordon, Don, Joan Denzine and June Holmes; fond nephew of Erldeen Chentnick. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For additional information (630) 832-4161. Condolences may be left at www.steuerlefh.com.

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Sep. 25, 2012.

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William Swanson III

October 23, 2012

Dad,
Thanks for everything you taught me throughout the years. In your own way, your life lessons will be with me always. My family will miss our time we spent on this earth with you but never forget the memories that we made. You can be proud of your children and grandchildren. From the bottom of our hearts, we will miss you!
Bill, Wendy, Blaise, Nicole, & Billy IV

Karen,Frank,Brian Mascarella

October 17, 2012

To a wonderful Father and Grandfather, will always cherish our memories with you.

Dolores Moltzan

October 2, 2012

Dear Lois,
Sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Heidi Strunk at Hologic

September 25, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and our hearts during this difficult time!

Jacquelyn,Jeremy,Chloe Sacks

September 25, 2012

We will always love and miss you Grandpa Swanson. I will always remeber spending time with you as a child in the garden and looking through all of your old "treasures". Our thoughts are with Grandma and the rest of the family during this time.

From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.

September 25, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Pete Warren

September 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was a tough one who I always looked up to. It was always a highlight to take a ride in one of his shiny new Cadillacs. He was a great uncle and I'll always have fond memories of Uncle Bill. May he rest in peace.

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