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Natalie E. Swearingen

August 5, 1932 — February 15, 2023

Joliet

 

Natalie E. Swearingen

Nee: Coci

 

Age 90, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.  Born in Chicago, IL.  Graduated from Bowen High School and Chicago Teachers College.  She was a P.E. teacher at the Chicago Public Schools and St. Cajetan.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Swearingen; parents John and Ann Coci; a daughter Carrie A. Swearingen-Mereu.

Survived by a sister Joan Tarrant; son James J. (Michelle) Swearingen; son-in-law Stefano Mereu; six grandchildren Patrick, Maryann, Matteo, Natalie, Francesca and Ty.  Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. to the Cathedral of St. Raymond for Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m.  Interment will be held at Long Point Cemetery in Wapella, IL.  Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m.

 

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Blackburn, Giegerich, Sonntag Funeral Home

1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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Monday, February 20, 2023

9:00 - 9:45 am (Central time)

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604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

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