Ronda Swick

RONDA N. SWICK, 74 BELVIDERE - Ronda N. Swick, 74, Belvidere, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Rockford on Jan. 24, 1939; the daughter of Ronald and Hazel Larson. She graduated from East High School in 1957. Ronda married Jack W. Swick in Rockford on Oct. 17, 1964. She worked as an executive secretary at Nelson & Storm Tool Supply for more than 32 years until her retirement in 2001. Ronda enjoyed playing Bridge, camping, snowmobiling, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She was blessed to have the most wonderful care during her illness from her many caregivers. Ronda is survived by her husband, Jack W. Swick; sister, Geraldine (Glen) Swartz; sister-in-law, Connie Ingraham; nieces, Valerie (Jim) Lewis, Vickie (Roger) Webb and Linda Ferguson of Cambell, Calif.; nephews, Tony (Jenifer) Swartz, Kevin (Stacy) Swartz and Blair (Bill) Nystrom; great-niece, Lilly Swartz; great-nephews, Nicholas Swartz, Brandon Swartz, James Lewis III, Chase Ripplinger and Logan Ripplinger (USAF, Germany); and friends too numerous to mention. Predeceased by parents; grandparents; and stepfather, Les Frohmader. The family would like to give a special thank you to Vickie Webb, Molly Sawallisch, Sharon Walston and Heartland Hospice for allowing us to bring Ronda home, where she was surrounded by the things in life she loved most. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service. Private burial in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice or CaringBridge.org. To extend online condolences visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.