Kathryn Swickard

KATHRYN TALESE SWICKARD, 61, passed away at 12:40 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL.

Talese was born on August 26, 1950 in Mason City, IA. She was a daughter of Daniel Clinton and Margaret Elizabeth (Rugh) Swickard.

She is survived by two brothers, Sam Swickard and his wife Christal of Lewistown, IL and Jay Swickard of Arcola, IL; two sisters, Ruthann Swickard of Milwaukee, WI and Truby Szwczyk and her husband George of Sandwich, IL; one niece, Laura Swickard Bertsch and her husband Robert of Edwards, IL; one nephew, Scott Swickard of Philadelphia, PA; one great-niece, Ashlyn Bertsch of Edwards, IL.

She was a dedicated member and deacon of the Arcola Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Illini Quilters and worked often with Project Linus.

Talese was a teacher and librarian for several years. She later became a computer software instructor and developer for many national corporations.

She loved to travel, especially to the Presidential Library. Talese was an Illini Football fan and wonderful salsa maker.

Talese's giving spirit will be greatly missed. She was a kind and gentle soul and loved by all.