Gary Swanson Obituary
Gary was born on August 29, 1951 the son of Robert H. and Evelyn H. (Bolin) Swanson. He attended and graduated from ROVA High School in 1969. He served in the United States Army from February 24, 1971 through November 25, 1972.
He is survived by two uncles: Dale (Donna) Bolin of Abingdon, Illinois and John (Magna) Bolin of the Chicago, Illinois area and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Nancy DeVeries, two uncles and six aunts.
He worked construction based out of the Labor Union in the Quad Cities, Illinois, the former Maytag in Galesburg, Illinois and construction in the Altona area. He loved to fish and camp at the Hook & Bullet Club in rural Victoria, Illinois. When he was younger, he attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Internment will be at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Altona, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be sent to the ROWVA Foundation in his name. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Oneida, Illinois have been entrusted with his wishes. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
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Dennis and Betty Nelson
July 21, 2022
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He spent many days and hours helping us on the farm from his younger years to being an adult. Gary was one of the nicest individuals we knew. He will be missed. RIP Gary.
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Jean Bjorling Young
July 21, 2022
So sorry to hear of Gary's death! The Bjorlings and the Swansons and the Bolins have a long history together. May God comfort all of you!
Jean Bjorling Young
July 21, 2022
So sorry for this loss! I was actually searching for a photo of Nancy to post in honor of her birthday. I did not realize that Gary had just died a few days ago. The Bjorlings and the Bolins have a long history, I think some of the Bolins may have worked for the Bjorlings when they first came from Sweden, and the two families have been friends for a long time.
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