Staff Sgt. Christopher P. Swanson, age 28, of the 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington and Lincolnwood, died suddenly Jan. 6, 2007 near Evanston, WY. Cherished son of Paul A. and Mary C., nee Crews, Swanson of Lincolnwood; dear brother of Robert A. Swanson of Chicago; loving nephew of Marjorie (Bernard) Kill, Judith (John) Rice and Charlotte (David) Shade. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 2nd Ranger Bn Assistance Foundation, c/o Merrill Lynch, 1630 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com
