Michael John "Mike" Swartz

Swartz, Michael John “Mike”, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 86. He was born in Streator, Illinois, a son of Michael and Ruth Swartz, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Mike was self employed with many business interests, could fix and repair anything, and was an avid golfer.

Mike was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Hastie) Swartz, who preceded him in death April 20, 2019; dear mother of Joan Swartz, Scott (Lacie) Swartz, and Jeff (Julie) Swartz; dear step-father to Linda (Glenn) Bagby, Deanna (late Bill) Willis, Stephen Hyser, and the late Billy Hyser; loving grandfather of Amanda, Nicole, Erick (Sarah), Tabitha, Julia (Dustin), Sam (Abby), Kelli (Nick), Seth, Caden (Amaya), Sophia, Landon (Natalie), and Benjamin; proud great-grandfather of many, and great-great grandfather of 2; dear brother of Chuck (late Helen) Swartz, and the late Gladys (Dave) Haig. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services: Memorial Service at First Baptist Church of Fenton, 650 Oakwood Drive, Fenton, Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 10:30 am. Interment, with Military Honors, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stray Rescue. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home-Eureka. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.