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John Swanson Obituary
Dr. John C. "Jack" Swanson, age 96, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, entered the presence of God on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 5, 1928, to Fred R. and Elsie M. Swanson.
A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 29W260 Batavia Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555, on Saturday, March 29, 2025,, at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., and followed by a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorial gifts to Langham Partnership USA (founded by John Stott), PO Box 189, Cave Creek, AZ 85327-9932 or the Benevolent Care Fund at Windsor Park.
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Alyce
March 11, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. I use to cut Jack's hair in the Windsor salon and he was a very classy man and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Dan & Carol Browne
March 5, 2025
We have so many memories of Jack (and Ellie) from our church at First Presbyterian of River Forest. Jack was active in Sunday education classes for adults. He attended our wedding. Jack was also the superintendent of OPRF high school when my father and I were the school's insurance agency. We were close with his son Dan until he left for Mexico and got married. Jack was a major Christian man in our lives setting an example for us in how to live. Dan & Carol Browne, Oak Park, IL
Barb Shlikas Cornwall
March 4, 2025
I will never forget the energy and enthusiasm he displayed during our pep rallies at Guilford. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to see him at our 50th high school reunion held at Rockford Country Club. Dr. Swanson was an amazing man and will be fondly remembered by many. Sincere condolences to his family.
Jacquie Krieps Schattner
March 1, 2025
Dr. Swanson was the principal of Guilford when I was there. I remember he rode his bike to work often. Asked us students not to honk, even if it was a friendly honk. He also invented the cheer: East is East, and West is West, but in Rockford, Guilford's best. He was a wonderful principal, but even a better man. The world is a better place because of him.
MaryBeth Johnson
February 28, 2025
I went all four years of high school (1964-1968) at Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois. During that time Dr. Swanson was our principal. He was such a great leader, kind and gentle administrator. I feel privileged to have known him.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
February 27, 2025
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