William L. Swan

William "Bill" L. Swan, 96, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away Friday, April 9th, 2021, at his home.  Bill was born on September 1, 1924, in Blanchard, Michigan, son of the late Arthur and Theda (Allen) Swan.  He married Beverly Hutchinson on August 17, 1946, in Blanchard. She preceded him in death January of 1998. He married Marguerite "Marg" Shoufler on June 22, 2002, in Hoopeston. She survives. He is also survived by three daughters, Starane (Dan) Crandell of Charlevoix, Gailee (Casey) Wilkins of Mt. Pleasant, and Kimi (Denny) Munger of West Branch; two step children, Marsha (Richard) Woodard of Danville, IL and Herb (Shari) Shoufler of Mason, OH; seven grandchildren, Kathy (Godfrey) Abuya, Sherry (Steve) Kujawa, Jennifer (Charlie) Cline, Katelyn (Sean) Carey, Justin Munger, Kara (Keith) Osmond and Carly Munger; four step grandchildren, Sara Woodard, Ashley (David) Knecht, Tiffany Dimmick, and Samantha Shoufler; 14 great grandchildren; brother in-law, Martin Simon of Canton; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Swan; mother, Theda Earl; wife, Beverly Swan; brothers, James Swan and Donald Swan, sisters in-law, Lois Simon and Mary Swan; and great-granddaughter, Kennedy Osmond. Bill graduated from Blanchard High School, in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946, spending time in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.  Bill began working at Leonard Refinery of Mt. Pleasant in 1948 and transferred to Total Refinery of Alma until his retirement in 1987.  He was a member of the Hoopeston First Christian Church and Hoopeston American Legion.  Bill enjoyed playing solitaire, reading, fishing, camping, traveling, and loved dancing. He also enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. Bill's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Daryl Amrozowicz officiating and will be streamed live on the funeral home's Facebook page. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Pine River Cemetery in Blanchard. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to Ronald McDonald House, 1600 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or to the charity of the donor's choice.  To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.