Nels R.F. “Ferdie” Swanson, age 100, WWI Army Veteran, beloved husband of Elmay, nee Mitchell; loving father of Robert (Barbara) Swanson; devoted grandfather of Susan (Jeff) Cook, John (Dawn) Swanson; loving great-grandfather of Amy and David Cook and Taylor and Hannah Swanson; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Ave (55th St. just west of Harlem Ave.) Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Masonic services Tuesday 8 p.m. Member of Argo Summit Masonic A.F.A.M. Lodge #1133, Argo Summit American Legion Post #735, Bedford Park R.O.O.T.S., American Bell Association, oldest member of First Congregational Church of Argo, past president of Bedford Park Park District and past member of Bedford Park Volunteer Fire Department. For information call 708-485-0208 or www.legacy.com
