Ken Swanson

CHICAGO, Ill. — Ken Swanson, 71, of the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, formerly of Napa, Calif., and Ironwood, Mich., passed away June 11, 2018.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Marian Swanson, and was a beloved brother of Michael (Jacqueline) Swanson, Sharon (James) Tregembo, and Carol (Ben) Barreras. He was also a cherished uncle of five, cousin to many, and friend to countless others.

Ken graduated from Luther L Wright High School in 1965. He was active in choir and local theater productions while residing in Ironwood. Ken was a longtime wine, travel, Michigan State, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs enthusiast. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ken retired from CNA after working for numerous years.

A memorial celebration of his life is being planned for a future date.

Chicagoland Cremation Options is handling all the arrangements.