at the Harry Philblad American Legion Post in Knoxville, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. Following the service, interment will be held at St. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Spending time with his family was a priority and he embraced his roles of father-in-law, brother, uncle, and cousin. The pride Sherrill had for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was unparalleled. He was a dedicated father of three children to whom he imparted his wisdom, generosity, and his tremendous sense of humor. He married his high school sweetheart and enjoyed 57 years of love and friendship. There was nothing more important to Sherrill than his family. Sherrill was happy to support community functions through donations and giving of his time. To honor his wife’s dedication to the medical field, Sherrill established a nursing scholarship at Carl Sandburg College. He was a long-time member of the Illinois Police Association and an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society. As a proud member of his community, Sherrill supported several service organizations. Swanson’s Barber Shop was more than just a barbershop it was where you could hear a good story, a funny joke, and teasing between the dedicated Cubs and Cardinals fans. Although the location of the shop has changed a few times, Sherrill enjoyed his business partners and interaction with his faithful customers. He was proud of the business he created and the service he provided. He was a realtor in the Knox County area since 1978. Sherrill owned and operated Swanson’s Barbershop in Galesburg, Illinois from 1964 to present. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Max. Surviving is his wife, Louise Swanson of Knoxville, Illinois his children: Kristle (George) Harms of Knoxville, Illinois, Doug Swanson of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Michelle (Jason) Johnson of Knoxville, Illinois five grandchildren: Dustin (Samantha) Harms of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, Damir and Lily Swanson of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Nolan Harms of Knoxville, Illinois, Abbi Johnson of Knoxville, Illinois two great-grandsons: Bradley and Isaac Harms a brother, Mervyn (Becky) Swanson of Edwards, Illinois nieces and nephews: Jodi Stevenson of Dunlap, Illinois, Cori (Joe) Thompson of Galesburg, Illinois, Mick (Beth) Swanson of Edwards, Illinois, Scott (Melissa) Swanson of Beason, Illinois a brother & sister-in-law: Margaret (Jack) Derham of Knoxville, Illinois and other relatives and many friends. Cox on September 28, 1963, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg, Illinois. He graduated from barber college in Peoria, IL in 1964. He attended and graduated from ROVA High School, class of 1961. Sherrill was born on October 14, 1942, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of C. on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center, Unity Point, Peoria, Illinois. Swanson, age 78, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 6:20 P.M. Swanson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.Sherrill L. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Contributions may be sent in care of Kinlsey Mortuary. A memorial fund has been established to St. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah (Don) Gose, Winfield, KS two sons, Martin (Trisha) Swanson, Savannah, GA, and David (Lisa) Swanson, Hiawatha, KS ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death husband, Robert, in 1978 two brothers, Clarence and Wilburt Schultejans and a grandson, Shawn Gose. She helped co-found the Marysville German Fest. In her spare time she enjoyed doing health research, playing cards, dancing, yard work and garage sales. She was a member of the Moose Club, VFW, American Legion Auxiliary and Red Hat Society. She also worked at KPL, JTPA, Ott’s Electric, Hardee’s and Pony Express Auto. Virginia worked for Grosshans & Peterson as office manager. They had three children, Deborah, Martin and David. 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert Dean Swanson. She graduated from Marysville High School and attended business school in Kansas City and Cincinnati, Ohio. Virginia was born on Apto Otto and Johanna (Boeckmann) Schultejans at Marysville. The pallbearers were Derek Swanson, Jim Schultejans, Dave Seagren, Gregg Hecke, Kevin Gose and Bill Nelson. Francis”, “On Eagles Wings” and “How Great Thou Art”. Bob Welch played the organ while the church choir sang “Here I Am Lord”, “Prayer of St. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 4, at St. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at St. 30, 2011 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
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