Marjorie Evelyn Swiger, 89, formerly of Sherrard, IL died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2011, at Kirk, Huggins, & Esterdahl Funeral Home Ltd., Orion, with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Western Township Cemetery, Orion.
Evelyn was born January 12, 1922, in Fayette, IL, the daughter of Foster Guy and Mildred Opal Pilcher Catlett.
She married Howard W. Swiger on August 10, 1941, in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded Evelyn in death on July 22, 1984.
Evelyn worked in the laundry room at Oak Glenn Nursing Home, Coal Valley and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Sherrard.
Survivors include: Daughter Joyce Swiger Puyallop.WA
Daughter-in-law Diane Swiger Orion,IL
2 Grandsons Darin (Shari) Swiger S.C.
Jason ( Martha) Swiger Orion
4 Great Grandchildren Kristin, Andrew, Allison, and Aiden
2 Sisters Beryl and Eloise Catlett both of Sherrard
2 Sisters in law Lois Johnson and Grace Catlett both of Moline
many nieces and nephews
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Marilyn and Mildred, 2 brothers, Russell and David, her husband and son John.
Service Details
Friday, July 22nd, 2011, 2:00pm, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.