Elmer E. Swanson, 87, Fayetteville, formerly of Canton, Ill., died Jan. 1, 2006. He was born July 23, 1918 in Monmouth, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Sadie Burford Swanson, an infant son, Jack Barton Swanson, his wife, Phyllis Schumacher Swanson, a daughter, Mary Ellen Swanson, and a sister, Marguerite Swanson Allaman. A memorial service will be held later at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, Illinois, with interment at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Illinois. Survivors include a daughter, Margo Swanson and Nicholas J. Burke, Fayetteville; grandsons, Seth N. Burke, Atlanta, and Zach S. Burke, Fayetteville; and sister, Gertrude Swanson Pilcher. Metro Crematory, Peachtree City, was in charge.