With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elaine Swope (Mendota, Illinois), who passed away on December 16, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Frank Kidd and Margaret Kidd (Foulk); her husband Elroy W. Swope; her son Curtis; and her sons-in-law, Bernard Ackland and John Wenzel.

She is survived by : her brother Elwood Kidd (JoAnn) of Earlville; her daughters, Margo Ackland of Mt Morris and Wendy Wenzel of Knoxville; her grandchildren, Ginger O'Rourke (Ryan) of Oregon, IL., Melanie Hey (Marty) of Hoffman Eatates, Brian Ackland of Schaumburg, Matt Wenzel (April) of Washington, Paul Wenzel of Peoria and Stacy Wenzel of Bloomington; and her great grandchildren, Grey O'Rourke, Martin Hey III, Tristan Hey, Taylor Ackland, Blake Ackland, Jordan Ackland, Savannah Wenzel and Kaden Wenzel.

Memorials may be directed to St Jude's Children's Hospital or any children's charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home