With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Swigert of Rockford, Illinois, born in West Brooklyn, Illinois, who passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Swigert to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elliot Bresson and Elizabeth Bresson (Swope); her daughter-in-law Ruth Swigert; and her brothers, Ronald and Marvin Bresson.

She is survived by : her children, Michael Swigert (Peggy), Gregory Swigert and Sue Johnson (Charles); her grandchildren, Gregory Swigert, Jr. (Jessica Morris), Jeffrey Swigert, Amanda Wolff (Matt), Lindsey Swigert (Sam Cruz), Christopher Swigert (Tiffany), Brian Johnson (Jessica), Molly Swigert and Benjamin Swigert; her great grandchildren, Lavender, Wilder, Asher, Ford, Augustine, Ruthie, Raelynn and Charlie; and her nieces, Dore and Brittany.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 13th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Delehanty Funeral Home (401 River Ln, Loves Park, IL 61111). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 14th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, May 14th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Arlington Memorial Park (6202 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108).

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd.