Norman “Norm” L. Swanson II, 81, died peacefully on December 7, 2021, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
Norm was born in Chicago on December 28, 1939, to parents Norman L. and Mary Agnes (nee Moran) Swanson I. Norm impressed Carol Blau with his 1957 white and red striped Chevy Convertible and the pair were married in 1962 in Norridge. Norm's 45-year career was with the Railroad industry, where he excelled and developed lifelong colleagues and friendships. He retired from the industry at the age of 62.
Norm was a great storyteller and had a joke for everything. He loved to golf at Boulder Ridge Country Club and often went bowling. He appreciated fine dining and sipping scotch with his buddies and a stogie. He was a great friend and family man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Norm is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol Swanson, his children, Edward (Lisa) Swanson, Norman “Bud” (Tina) Swanson III, and Lori (Neil) DeBlock, his grandchildren, Matthew, Michael (Jennifer), Bryan, Joseph (Renee), Mark, Angelina, Theresa, Jessica (Ben), Joseph, and Vince, and his great-grandchildren, Joshua, Elena, Veronica, and Owen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grand-daughter, Nicole.
visitation for Norman will be Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. to time of memorial service 12 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Norm’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Carol, Lori, Bud and Ed, I feel privileged to have been able to get to know Norm and your family over all these years and be a part of so many family gatherings over the years. Norm was always kind and sweet to me and to Ryan and he always treated Ryan like an adopted grandson which Ryan loved. I enjoyed his jokes and his sense of humor but most of all I loved wheh he pulled me aside to tell me just how proud he was of Lori or Mark and how much he liked Neil and just how happy their happiness made him. I loved hearing him talk about all of his family and how much he loved them. He will be missed but I know that he loved each of you and all of his grandchildren fiercely and I hope there is comfort knowing that his family was the most important thing to him and he made sure every one knew it.
Our prayers and condolences to Carol, Norm’s family and friends. We enjoyed and will always remember talking about music with Norm.
Prayers and our Condolences to all the family.Many good memories we have had.Rest in Peace
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please reach out if you need anything. May he rest in peace.
Prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family. You have a beautiful family that Carol and Norm started 59 years ago. Many family memories to hold in your hearts❤️
Prayers and condolences. RIP Uncle Norm
We are very sorry to learn of Norman's passing. I will always remember the many years we worked together at the railroad, his wit, jokes and the many visits to each others houses Carol, wishing you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart forever. Keeping you and Norm in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my and Judy's deepest sympathy.
MY MAIDEN NAME IS RAHN, NORMAN AND I WERE CHILDHOOD PLAYMATES DURING THE SUMMERS IN MCHENRY, THIS WAS IN 1945 A S 1946, HIS MOTHE WENT BY HER MIDDLE NAME (AGNES) AN WAS FRIENDS WITH MY GODMOTHER, EDNA DANFORD. YOU COUL SAY WERE WERE BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFIEND AND AS CHILDREN WE PLAYED IN THE SAND WITH OUR SHOVELS AND SAND BUCKETS AND EVEN KISSED, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM. I WAS AT HIS WEDDING WITH CAROL AND I BELIEVE I ALSO RAN INTO CAROL ON DAY WHEN I SUBBED AT FOOTCONE AND BELDING, WHERE SHE WORKED. GOD BLESS CAROL AND HER FAMILY.