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Earl Swift Obituary


Swift, Earl W. 80, beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee Cohn) for 54 years, loving father of Robert (Beatrice), James (Shelley) and Susan Swift (Robert), cherished grandfather of Jason, Ryan, Rachel, Josh, Greg, Jori, Kari and Ben, fond brother of Shirley Brill and the late Morden (Delores) Swift. Chapel service Friday, 10 a.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025. For info: 847-255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2007.

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Fred Wolgel

May 22, 2007

Bob,
My heart goes out to you on the loss of your Dad.

Sincerely,

Fred Wolgel

Kathleen Carty

May 21, 2007

Although I never met your father I can only imagine what a good person he was to have raised such a lovely son. With sympathy, Kathy

Barbara Williams

May 21, 2007

Susan,
My most sincere condolences on the passing of your father Earl. Barbara Williams

Chris and Matt Fitzgerald

May 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Susan Baglini

May 21, 2007

Dear Dr. Swift,

My condolences to you and your family.

Lorenzo Leggio

May 21, 2007

My condolences to the Swift family. My thoughts are with you.

Rita Glass

May 20, 2007

My sympathy and prayers are with you

Sheri Lerman

May 20, 2007

Susan, Bobby and Jimmy, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families in your time of grief. I have many fond memories of your father and his wonderful laugh. He will be missed.

Marc Gordon

May 20, 2007

Jim,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

Rebecca Swagger

May 18, 2007

My condolences to you and your family.

Andrea G.

May 17, 2007

May peace fill your hearts as you mourn the loss of your father, grandfather, and brother.

My thoughts are with your family.

Earl H. Goldman

May 17, 2007

My sympathy to the Swift family. I met Earl when we both served on the Board of Directors with the Northwest Home for the Aged. He was always a ray of sunshine (especially when talking about his family), and a true "mench" in every sense of the word.

Linda Lee Trahan

May 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Swift family as you grieve the loss of your father and grandfather. May God's peace fill your hearts with loving memories of his life.

George and Nancy Kenna

May 17, 2007

Our heartfelt condolences to the Swift family on the loss of your father,grandfather and brother. Peace be with him.

Patrick O'Hara

May 17, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jason Swift

May 17, 2007

Grandpa, I will miss you very very much. I know you're in a better place now. Say hi to Grandma for me. Love, your grandson, Jason

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