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Dorothy Swift Obituary
Member of the First United Methodist Church of Elgin.
Surviving are two daughters, Robbie (Jim) Colville of Tucson, AZ, Susan (Daryl) Schlei of Elgin; four grandchildren, Justin Colville, Robert (Tara) Colville of Chicago, Rebecca (Steven) Bramer of St. Charles and Karin Schlei of Chicago; three great-grandchildren, Gillian, Sama-natha, and Gavin Bramer; a brother, Guy (Beth) Nettleton of Sioux City, IA. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Swift of 26 years; a sister; and a brother.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 11:30 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church on July 28 from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Laird Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Swift
Dick Nettleton
August 4, 2007
Robbie,Sue and families,
Though hundreds of miles separated our families, Dorothy was still the 'matriarch' of our family. She had great stories about growing up in Sioux City during the depression and gave us insight into the character of our grandfather who died at a young age. She still called her brother (our dad) his childhood nickname'Bus'which was short for his real nickname 'Buster'. Her laugh was contagious and came easily. She added to every life she touched. Prayers and best wishes at this difficult time and in the days ahead..........Dick
Diane (Schwarzwalder) Moline
July 26, 2007
A flood of memories came back to me as I saw the notice of your Mom's passing. I remember many good times at your home near Lowrie School and the friendliness and good nature of both your parents every time I visited. It seems like yesterday. My thoughts go to you and your family.
Ruth Ann (Watzlawick)Carreira
July 22, 2007
Sue and family--Sorry to hear about your Mom.Try to stay focused on all the good memories and all the people she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Olson
July 21, 2007
When I first came to Elgin in 1965, I adopted Dorothy as a "second Mom" when she was a helper in the library at Larkin High School. She will always have a special place in my memories. With prayerful thoughts for her family, Becky Olson
Lori Engler
July 20, 2007
Dear Robbie and Sue and families,
My sympathy goes out to you at this time of Aunt Dorothy's passing. She was such a special lady! I'm so grateful that I got to see her when Sue brought her to Sioux City to visit a few years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chip Everett
July 18, 2007
Dear Robbie, Sue and Guy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Dorothy will be missed. Though I have not seen Dorothy since my moms death (Nancy Everett), my dad has kept me up on how she was doing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chip Everett
Mark Everett
July 18, 2007
Dear Robbie and Sue:
I'm very sorry and sad to hear about Aunt Dorothy. Unfortunately, I haven't seen her since my mom (your aunt Nancy) died. Dick has been keeping me posted on how she was doing. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mark Everett
JIM 7 PETEY DEAN
July 18, 2007
It was my good fortune to work with Dorothy from the day Larkin High opened in 1961. being on the front line of the hUMANITIES dIVISION, SHE ALWAYS "HAD OUR BACKS." A great Lady, and she will be missed. Petey and I send our love to Susan and Robbie and families. JIM & PETEY DEAN
Sherri Baumann
July 17, 2007
Dear Sue , Robbie, and families,
We were so sad to hear about your mom. We always enjoyed our visits with her when she and my mom (Ruth Wagner) were neighbors on Pioneer Park Place, and she had kept in touch with us for many years after mom died in 1999. I know she will be sadly missed by all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
God's Blessings,
Dick and Sherri Baumann
Peggy Wagner
July 17, 2007
Dear Sue, Robbie and families:
We are so sorry to hear of Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady and a dear friend to Chuck's Mom, Ruth Wagner. We know she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you as you go through this difficult time. We care so much.
Most sincerely,
Chuck and Peggy Wagner
Rochelle Il
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