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HENRY - Louis Richard Swift, 85, of Henry passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, after a courageous battle against cancer.
He was born on Feb. 20, 1925, in Henry Hospital to Clare and Enid (Longman) Swift. He grew up in Whitefield Corners and attended the one-room schoolhouse, and then he graduated from Henry High School.
Louie served in the Army for three years.
He enjoyed livestock and grain farming in the Henry and McNabb areas all of his life. Upon semi-retirement in 1993, he returned to Henry, where he continued his passion of farming by working for Ag View FS and Sim Doyle.
Louie served on the ASC board and also the McNabb Grain Co. board for more than 20 years. He also was a member of the Henry American Legion Post 323, Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Henry.
In 1948, he married Ora Mae Meridian, who died on June 9, 1954. He married Doris Hagemann on May 27, 1955. She survives.
His legacy will continue with his surviving children, William (Holly) Swift of Minneapolis, Minn., John (Patty) Swift of Morton, Linda (Jeff) Aubert of Crystal Lake, Rosie Swift of Ottawa and Peggy (Steve) Haun of Granville. His grandchildren include Jenny (Swift) Entrican and Brooke Swift; Jacqui, Nic and Kristina Aubert; Bo and Mandi Cofoid; Lindsey (Haun) Gula; and Ryan and Adam Haun. He also is survived by four great-grandchildren, Evan, Avery, Quinn and Kylie.
He enjoyed the many family get-togethers and watching his grandchildren participate in their many sporting activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ronald and Donald; and one grandson, Brian Louis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville on Sunday, with prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Henry. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Henry with military rites.
His pride and joy included raising pigs, traveling with his family and friends, and spending time with his grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Swift
Kelli Meredith
August 14, 2010
To Bill, Holly and all the Swift family,
Thinking about you...our thoughts and prayers for peace, faith and strength are with you. We hope all the good memories of your dad will bring some joy to you all at this sad time. God Bless! Kelli, Dud, Traci, Pfanny & mom (Myrna!)...
Sue Condit-Berberich
August 12, 2010
Dear Doris and family, My heart and prayers are with you. I'm sorry that I was unable to attend the services because we were out of town but, mom and my sisters told me that it was Beautiful. They were very touched by the Lovely Eulogy.
Loui was such a warm and kind man. He earned your respect with is discerning, gentle way.
May God wrap HIS Loving arms around you, giving you strength and peace as you deal with your grief.
God Bless, Sue Condit-Berberich
Anita Rose
August 9, 2010
Dear Bill, Holly, and family,
May God bless you with peace especially during this time.
Anita Rose / Cargill
Jill Blaney
August 9, 2010
Dear Bill, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Jill Blaney/Cargill
David & Lucy Boyle
August 8, 2010
Doris and Family,
Greg Glenn called me this evening (Sunday) to let Lucy and I know of Louie's passing. We will always remember the marvelous job your family did raising the crops and tending to the pigs on the Boyle family farm. Our prayers go out to you all and may Louie rest in peace.
Clarence & Karen Bergfeld
August 8, 2010
Doris and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. We were not
aware that he was so ill. Of course, we have been in Sun City seven years now, so it has been a long time since we have seen you.
God's Blessing to you all.
August 7, 2010
Doris and Family,
So very sorry to learn about you loss. Louie was such a great guy that I have known for a long time from FS. We will greatly miss him at Dr Tun's office.
Terri Holler
August 7, 2010
Dear Doris, So very sorry to read about your loss. We did meet him a long time ago when visiting your farm. Love & prayers, Gene & Carmelita Statler Peoria, IL
August 7, 2010
Doris and Family:
So sorry to hear of Louie's passing. We know he will be greatly missed. We are in Florida taking care of our son, Jay, who had total knee replacement and needs someone with him 24/7. Again, so sorry, but our thoughts are with you all. Ron and Sandy Bogner
Larry and Karen Hagemann
August 7, 2010
Dear Doris and family,
We were saddened this morning to learn of your sudden loss. Louie is now in a better place, enjoying his eternal reward in the Lord. May he rest in peace.
Louiaw McKirgan
August 7, 2010
Dear Doris and family...You have my sympathy and prayers. I am sorry to read in the paper about Louis. As you probably know I now live in Fort Myers and will not be able to attend his services so I wanted you to know that I will be thinking about you. It is a blessing to have some many family members close by...they can be such comfort. Louise
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