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POLLY SWIFT Obituary

Polly Avery Swift, nee Parmele, 89, longtime resident of Glenview, passed away March 1, 2012, beloved wife of the late Harry M. Swift and the late Robert J. Avery; loving mother of Douglas (Marty) Avery, Charles (Deborah) Avery, Lou Ann (James) Beaumont and Ellen (John) Bilo; cherished grandmother of Pamela and Carolyn Bilo, Nicholas and Brian Beaumont, Patrick (Lindsey) Lytle and Justin (Elif) Lytle; fond great grandmother of Nathan Lytle; dear sister of the late Charles Parmele; aunt of Calvin Hunter; Polly is also survived by her husband, Harry's, four children, Dean, Dale, Mettje and Sarah; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Polly was an active member of the Glenview Community Church and was also a member of the PEO. She enjoyed playing bridge. Polly retired from Equitable Insurance Company in 1997. Memorial Visitation Monday, March 5, 2012 from 11 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service, 11:30 a.m. at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St. (at Glenview Rd.), Glenview, IL 60025. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glenview Community Church. Funeral information 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 4, 2012.

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Adele Dovey Bailie

February 11, 2013

I am so sorry to discover the sad news on line. I hope a family member will keep in touch. My daughters so enjoyed our trips to NE for Podge's 100th and the other reunion. I will tell my brother, Bill and sister Ann about her passing. My prayers are with you all.

Ruth Colley Loomis

March 4, 2012

I lived next door to the Avery/Swift family for many years and grew up with Ellen. Polly Avery Swift was a great lady who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She is at peace.

March 4, 2012

To Polly's children. We want to express our condolences in the passing of your mother.
She truly was a "classey Lady" and so enjoyable to be around. She will be missed by all.

Richard & Mary Jo Castigliano
(Mildred Parmele's son)

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