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Doris Bandermer Swan

Doris Swan Obituary

Swan, Doris Bandermer devoted mother of Gregory (Kelly) and Tommy (Janice), loving grandmother of Natalie and T.J., fond former wife of Thomas J. Swan C.P.D. Ret., cherished sister of Peggy (Jim) Slattery, Mary (Steve) Rogulich, Mark (Pam), Joan (Tony) Gutierrez, Greg, and the late Richard (Nancy), and the late Wilbur (the late Leslie), dearly beloved daughter of the late Margaret and the late Richard Bandermer, fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m. from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St. (at Lowe Ave.), to Nativity of Our Lord Church, for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. For info call 773-927-0925

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 2 to May 3, 2009.

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Kelly Smith

May 6, 2009

Dear Swan and Bandermer family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will remember her beautiful smile and the way she always laughed. I will miss her. I am sad she is gone but I am relieved to know Doris is not suffering any more.

Rick & Cathy Levato

May 4, 2009

Dear Greg and Tom,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.

Linda DeSimone-Arredia

May 4, 2009

Dear Swan and Bandermer Family,

We are very sorry for your loss.
May the Lord keep all of you strong during this sad time.

Lori & Dennis Beggs

May 4, 2009

Greg & Tom,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families during this time.

Serving God and the Bridgeport/Canaryville Communities since 1868

Fr. Dan Brandt

May 3, 2009

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Doris is being remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May her family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

Jennifer Connors-Caputo

May 2, 2009

Dear Greg and Tom
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May 2, 2009

Dear Greg and Tommy,
Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Terri, Tyler and Shaina Hansen

Jennifer Letrich-LaJoie

May 2, 2009

Dear Swan and Bandermer family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Doris will truly be missed. I am blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing her. I'm so sorry.

May 2, 2009

Dear Greg and Tom, Jr.,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. There is no greater bond than that of a mother-child; nor greater loss of the same.
Marie Murphy

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