Lyle C. Swigert Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Lyle C. Swigert, 81, of Stonington, passed away at 3:00pm, Monday, February 1, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born on April 6, 1934, in Taylorville, the son of Elmer L. and Betty M. Miller Swigert. He graduated from Stonington High School. On July 20, 1952, Lyle married Anne Puckett, and she preceded him in death on July 24, 2015. Lyle owned and operated Swigert-Robinson Service Station in Stonington. Surviving are his children: Carolou Morman and husband, Mike, of Edinburg; Deborah Braden and husband, Glenn, of Neoga; Curt Swigert and wife, Mary Sue, of Blue Mound; Cheryl Morman of Stonington; Kathleen DeClerck and husband, Richard, of Stonington; Timothy Swigert and wife, Sharon, of Waltonville; Robert Swigert of Stonington; Eric Swigert and wife, Cheryl, of Stonington; Grandchildren: Chad Swigert, Matthew Braden, Stacy Dillefeld, Nicholas Braden, Ryan Hawley, Jonathan Braden, Nathan Swigert, Ginny Shapiro, Ben Morman, Elizabeth Gipson, Adam DeClerck, Abby Bertelsen, Zachary Braden, Jaclyn Swigert, Scott Swigert, Trent Swigert, Alex Swigert, Megan Morman, Keith Swigert, Courtney Hiler, and Chelbi Williams; 29 Great Grandchildren; and 2 brothers: Roy Swigert and wife, Carole; and Wayne Swigert and his wife, Judy, both of Taylorville. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers: Keith Swigert and Donald Swigert; Sister: Suzanne Walker; grandchild: Casey Williams; and son-in-law: Dave Morman. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Stonington. Fr. Don Wolford will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Lyle's honor to: the Holy Trinity Church Hall Remodel. McClure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memories of Lyle, or condolences to the family, may be sent to: www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.