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Victorine Swartz Obituary
1936 - 2015
Victorine L. "Vicki" Swartz, 78, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Burlington, Wis., passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 23 2015, in San Diego. She was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille (Coolidge) Dunlap. Vicki graduated from Schurz High School in 1954 and later attended Bradley University as an art major. Vicki was an avid sports fan, especially of her beloved Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears and most recently enjoyed her retirement in San Diego.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Ronald) Sarna of Lake Geneva, Wis., Roy (Barbara) Swartz of Twin Lakes, Wis., Sheryl Kasperski of Scottsdale, Ariz., Ross Swartz of Burlington, Wis., and Suzanne (Mark) Paolella of Coto De Caza, Calif.; her nine grandchildren, Jaclyn (Gabriel) Hoy, Teri (Greg) Schopp, Scott (Maria) Nolan of Casper, Wy., Cassandra Kasperski, Calissa Kasperski, Karina Kasperski, Paige Paolella, Hayley Paolella, and Ryan Paolella; her five great-grandchildren, many close cousins, her close friend Rick Gould, and many loving friends. In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Wilton and her second husband, Paul Swartz.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the start of the service Monday at the funeral home. For additional information, call 847-395-4000. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to The Time is Now (P.O. Box 1 Lake Geneva, WI 53147 or www.timeisnowtohelp.org) or to the Ray Graham Association (901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 or https://ray-graham.org/donate/). Please sign the online guestbook for Vicki at www.strangfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Victorine Swartz
Diane Lofgren Young
March 22, 2024
Vicki I was a special Gal! We traveled to Italy for a beautiful two week trip. Did we ever have fun. Her passing was a terrible shock and I have missed her fun and happy personality!
Richard Lee Gould
March 23, 2023
Pure JOY that Women..still hard to believe the love shared (all the time) between us..a rare find indeed.. was..Ms Vicki!!
Mary McMillan
March 22, 2019
Its impossible to believe 5 years have passed without her in our lives. I know this ... the hole she left will never be filled cuz no one could.
Pat Baker
May 8, 2015
I met Vicki, Paul and grandma Swartz over thirty years Ago when they rented my furnished one br condo at mission village a couple winters in a row. What a wonderful family. After they bought their own, I managed it when they were in Wisconsin. Soon after, vicki joined our ladies birthday luncheon group. I have a lot of good memories.
World Famous cafe at Pacific Beach
Diane Young
May 3, 2015
Vickie and I shared a delightful trip to Italy three years ago.
We flew together and roomed together and laughed together.
We shared many fun lunches together here in San Diego and I miss her very much.
David Parrent
April 30, 2015
Vicki was a favorite patron at the Amigo Spot at Kings Inn. She had a warmth and a light about her that made anyone feel like an immediate friend. Both staff and regulars alike were devastated by her passing. On Saturday, May 9th, we are having a small memorial and a dedication of her favorite spot with an engraved brass plate.
Teri Hudson
April 8, 2015
Vicki was a classy lady, and she always looked so beautiful too. I was blessed to have known her - she always brighten my day! Vicky's vivacious personality, positive attitude and beautiful smile will never be forgotten here at Mission Village. RIP Pretty Lady.
Mary McMillan
April 5, 2015
Unfortunately, my original message with the accompanying picture didn't come through. The San Diego I came back to seems a great deal duller without her. Words just can't describe the energy she had and how many times she made us laugh. A key word while playing dominoes was that she was playing "supremely". Bet she's up there making everyone laugh and ...playing supremely!
I'm sure the unexpected loss has been a shock to all and I my heartfelt synpathy goes to her entire family. She will always be remembered with great love.
Bob Swartz
April 1, 2015
My condolences to Vicki's family. I didn't know her well but she impressed me as a vivacious and fun-loving person. I have her on tape a little bit from the time I taped Paul. Sorry to hear that she was taken before her time and I wish the best for her family in dealing with her loss.
Making music at Dominoes
Mary McMillan
April 1, 2015
Karyn Driessen
March 30, 2015
Dear Patti and Family and Friends,
I knew Vicki through the weekly dominoes games. She was so upbeat and sincere. I enjoyed hearing about her Mom's trips to Cuba, her landscaping business in Wisconsin, visits with Patti/family in Lake Geneva and Oregon, jazz in Hotel Circle and fun with Rick, her love and caregiving for her late husband Paul, lthe challenges of the day (hair color and style, being thin enough though she had a model's figure, shoulder rehab, zumba) all shared with a smile and twinkle in her eye, and her generosity in sacrificing her game on Wednesdays for whichever other player needed a good play (often me):-) I am grateful to have known her and been able to share her joy in living. My sympathies to her loved ones.
Irene Beckes
March 29, 2015
I so remember the first time Vicki and I met...we were so "high school" wondering what the other was going to think of us...from that moment in March of 2011 I easily considered her my BEST friend..The conversations we shared were so amazing (and funny!)....I love her so much and I will miss the times that we "the Kids" shared with "the Parents"...Our trips to Laughlin and/or Vegas will NEVER be the same....I still hear her laughter but miss the smiling face and love that she gave to all. Heaven truly received an Angel with the brightest of wings. I love you Vicki...
March 29, 2015
Your Mom was the first person I met when I move to Mission Valley from Long Island. She was a really wonderful Lady. my husband, Mike, and I will really miss her.
We are really so sorry for your loss.
Liz and Mike
Patricia Sarna
March 28, 2015
My mom, Vicki Swartz was without a doubt the best mother a child could wish for. She always put my daughterd and I first and wanted only the best for us. She was a wonderful grandma to Jaclyn and will be missed by many. It is true that she would light up the room with her smile and laughter. She loved to socialize with friends and family and so enjoyed her retirement in San Diego. I wish to thank all of her many friends in southern California including Rick, Rodger, Irene, the Dominos group, the birthday club, neighbors and the many kind people that surrounded Mom with love and friendship. I know she will continue to watch over us. Love always, Patti
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