John-Swatosh-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

John Messenger Swatosh

Dec 3, 1943 - Feb 15, 2026

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Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. You are in our prayers. Many memories of John in Alliance. NE. We want to contact the church for an address to send memorial for Willow Springs M.U.N.C.H.

John married my husband and me in1989. I'm sure he would be happy to hear we have been happily married for 36+ years. Elizabeth (Hollis) Boyle

Priscilla and I were in the same grade in high school and John a year ahead of us. I remember going to their church after athletic games and playing our own games of streets and alleys. It was so much fun. John was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with Priscilla and family.

We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We want to express our deepest condolences to the Swatosh family.
When Michelle and Aaron were married over twenty years ago, we became family ! John was a warm and caring person. We have so many wonderful memories of our visits to Missouri and also of Priscilla and John's vacation in Maine. John will be forever in our hearts.

John was a wonderful pastor and friend. His smile was full of sunshine and joy.

I have such warm memories of John. He was so generous with his love and kindness to everyone around him. A deep thinker with a big heart. My love and thoughts are with you all as you remember, mourn and celebrate a wonderful father, friend and human.

Beth Baier / Petersen sends her condolences and prayers.

Praying for you all

My heart mourns with yours. I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great man. You all will be in my continued thoughts and prayers.

Obituary

John's Obituary

Rev. John Messenger Swatosh, age 82, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, at 4:26 p.m., surrounded by his loving family. John was born in 1943 to Frank and Echo (Messenger) Swatosh in Minnesota, the ninth of ten children. By the age of 13, John endured the loss of both parents. He was...

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