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Nicole Swanson Obituary

Nicole M. Swanson, of Algonquin, 18 years old, beloved daughter of Bud and Michelle, nee Zingale; dear sister of Michael and Joey; loving granddaughter of Nancy and Chuck Zingale and Norm and Carol Swanson; great-granddaughter of Josephine Blau and Charles Zingale; niece of Lori Ruffalo, Mike Zingale and Ed Swanson; preceded in death by Edward Blau - great-grandfather, Stella and John Sorgi - great-grandparents and Annette and Valentine Distler - great-grandparents. Memorial visitation Thursday 2 to 8 p.m. at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin (one mile East of Randall Rd.). Memorial Services Thursday evening 7 p.m. Cremation private. Info. 847-458-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Jennifer

December 14, 2006

Nikki you were the best friend a person can have we miss you but all know ur up there watching us. I love you and always will. I'll come see you again. love you

Inge Silbaugh

May 30, 2006

Michelle - Bud and Family



My heart goes out to you and your family. I myself have lost a child, and from experience there is no greater pain that a parent can have. Just remember the happy memmories that she gave you. and that she was a gift to you from up above. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family

Kym Bartel

May 22, 2006

Dear Bud, Shelly, Mike and Joey,



I have been thinking of all of you so much these past two weeks. I hope that you are all getting through each day, one day at a time. We have so many wonderful memories of Niki and I will always keep them in my heart. Her smile and laugh could light up a room and I hope that as time passes, your memories will help to brighten your days. Grief is like waves, some times it just rolls in and then, out of nowhere it hits like a giant wave. All you can do is ride them out. We all care so much for each of you and hope you know that we are always available for any of you. Love, Kym, Tom and family

May 16, 2006

Dear Michelle: I know that you are going thru a very difficult time. I know how Joe and Mikey feel, because I lost a brother when I was young, we never had closure because he was never found.

I want you to know that no words can express how I feel. I never got to meet your kids but I remember when you used to receive a call from your kids and I always heard you say "I LOVE YOU" before you hang up. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

The Bauers Family

Jill Bonfiglio (krueger)

May 12, 2006

Bud, Michelle and family,

Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May GOD bless you.

Love Jill and Scott Bonfiglio

JANET ZAJAC

May 12, 2006

MICHELLE I'M SO SORRY. NOTHING I CAN SAY WILL CHANGE THINGS. THEY SAY TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS. MAY GOD BE YOUR COMFORT.

Blake & Becky Erdmann

May 12, 2006

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Janice Weakland

May 12, 2006

Michelle, Bud and boys, my heart is very heavy with the grief you must be feeling now, please know that my Love and prayers are with you. Nicole will always live in your hearts. Love Auntie Jan

Phil & Janice Koziol

May 12, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you all.

Elaine Mann

May 11, 2006

Michelle and family,

Words can't express our sorrow. We do know what a tragedy the loss of a child is. We lost our son many years ago. Keep your loving memories of Nicole with you always. May God grant you peace and console you now and through the years ahead.

Cousins, Elaine and Art Mann

ROSEMARY RICE

May 11, 2006

MY DEEPEST SYMPHATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Schmitt

May 11, 2006

To All the Swanson's and Zingale's:



One person, one lifetime.

So many beautiful memories.

You've all lost someone very special.



Our hearts and prayers go out to you.

With deepest sympathy,

Karl, Mary Pat, Tim and Jacki

Rich and Judy Teglia

May 11, 2006

Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Chris Cahill

May 11, 2006

Dear Michelle,



I used to work with you and Carol at HP. A co-worker sent me the information on the loss of your daughter. I wanted you to know my heart goes out to you and your family.

Debbie & Rick Pleitt

May 11, 2006

Words can not express our sorrow for your family. Our prayers are with all of you. Rick, Debbie, Nick and Alex Pleitt

David & Aunt Charlene Zingale

May 11, 2006

Dear Michelle and Bud,

Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do. Please, do not hesitate to ask. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Rizk

May 11, 2006

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers these difficult days, and that I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Very Sincerely,

MJ Benedetti

May 10, 2006

Dear Bud, Michelle, Mike, and Joey-

We hold you all in our hearts at this time of deep sorrow and loss.

We are so very sorry and our family is just rocked by this tragedy- We hope you all can find comfort in the love you had for Nicole and her memory will forever be carried in and with each of you.

We love you all, Bless you!

Uncle John, Aunt Mary Jo, John and Michael

Marybelle Macro

May 10, 2006

Michelle&family;

We were so sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jesse Macro Family

May 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God watch over you all at this difficult time. The Wolski Family

Kim Stevenson

May 10, 2006

Dear Shelly and Bud,

Although I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow, I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your daughter Nicki. It seems like yesterday when I would see her running around the neighborhhood or babysitting my kids. My heart aches for you.

A former Flora neighbor, Kim

Rick & Amy Pokorny

May 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.

Laura Deak

May 10, 2006

We both are very sorry to hear of your loss. May Nicole rest in peace. You all in our prayers and thoughts.



Roger and Laura Deak

Kristin, Matthew,Bryan, and Arin Butscher

May 10, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Bonnie Shoemaker

May 10, 2006

Swanson and Zingale Families,



I was very sad to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Henry & Laura Clarke

May 10, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

The Harris Family

May 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.

Kerry Dirck

May 10, 2006

Sympathy and Prayers, so sorry your deep loss.

May the spirit of God send you comfort and friends gather round.

charles vogt

May 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nathan Hale Staff

May 10, 2006

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathies to all your family.

Chuck Erdmann

May 10, 2006

To Buddy & Shelly, Norm & Carol, Chuck & Nancy, Michael & Joey,and all the Swanson's and Zingale's,



I am so very sorry to hear about Nicole's passing. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. My only memory of Nicole is as a baby, but I wish I could have had the chance to know her. I'm sure she was your "diamond in the rough". My thoughts are with you and the entire family.

Love,

Uncle Chuck, Angela, and family

Gordy and Carolyn Padera

May 10, 2006

Our heart felt condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Harris

May 10, 2006

Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

MARTY KRUEGER

May 10, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT IN THIS TIME OF SORROW TO ALL THE SWANSON'S AND ZINGALE'S. NICOLE WILL BE IN GOD'S HANDS NOW AND HE WILL WATCH OVER HER. BE STRONG MY FRIENDS. LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

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