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Roy Swenson Obituary
Swenson, Roy Erik 70, of Skokie beloved husband of Linda Sargon-Swenson; dear brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Ninos) Adams, Marlene Shiliamon and Anita (Frank) Daniel; caring uncle of Tom, Bella and Peter, Valerie, Jason and Amanda; devoted son to the late Gote and Helen Swenson, son-in-law of Margaret and the late Jessie Sargon. Visitation Monday 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie and Tuesday 10:00 am until time of funeral service 11:00 am at Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 4950 W. Pratt Ave. Skokie, IL 60077. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Church-Resurrection, 8450 N Shermer Rd. Niles, IL 60714 or Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Swenson
Richard Schilf
September 7, 2023
An old friend with whom I traveled with for some time in the mid 60’s. We camped And traveled, and also worked at Key Largo, Florida. We had a few different jobs at John Pennycamp state park and lived in a tent by the ranger station.
Nille Sandberg
October 26, 2010
"We are so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. We are also very thankful for being given the oppurtunity to meet Roy when you were visiting in Sweden. Our thoughts are with you, Linda." Nille Sandberg, Sara Frankl and Margit Sandberg.
October 22, 2010
The Skokie Police Department lost a great friend and volunteer.
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I recently saw him at the new police department's open house. I was always glad to see Roy and talk with him about some of his ideas regarding our Crime Prevention programs. He was so proud of the police department. He made sure we always took a picture with him at the Fesitval of Cultures. I will truly miss visiting with him.
He was a great asset to the community and an even greater person.
He will truly be missed. I am glad I had the chance to know him.
Officer Joe Marzigliano
(Skokie Police)
Cathleen Shurson-Swenson-Brusenbach
October 18, 2010
Sad and surprised. We were married for 3 1/2 years. Very strong man with a love of the outdoors. Excellent leader and proud of his heritage. He will be missed by many. Gone too soon.
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Jim Maivald
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I was glad that I saw him recently and was able to say hi and talk to him for awhile. We will all miss him greatly. He was a great asset to the festival, to Skokie and to our lives. The world is a better place to have known him.
Karyn Shurson Pedersen
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss,God Bless you & your family.
Aina Olsson
October 18, 2010
We are so glad that you both visited us in Sweden and that we could visit you so that we could get to know each other. We will miss Roy. Will never forget the evening when he and Stig sang and played at our home. May he rest in peace.
Cousins in Sweden
Yvonne, Stig, Aina and Bengt
October 18, 2010
God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie Serio
October 18, 2010
Linda, so sorry for your loss.
Suzy McPartlin
Anne Ericksen
October 17, 2010
We will remember all the very good times we had together. Thank you for being there for us. We pray you are enjoying Valhalla.
October 15, 2010
We will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace
Joyce, Danny, Jennifer & Jessica Teleback
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