Nore W. Swanson (III) "Bill", 82, of Apple River, IL passed away on December 1,2022 at his home.  Bill was born on March 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Nore and Gertrude (Roth) Swanson.  He married Helen (Higgins) Anson on December 27, 1976 in Galena, IL.

Bill farmed for many years and he also ran a resort in Canada.  He loved his family and his dog, Honey Bee.  He loved to hunt and fish.  Bill was always there if his children ever needed anything.

Bill leaves behind his wife Helen, of 45 years, their children; Christine (Tod) Chapman, Nore "Bill" Swanson IV, Steven (Denise) Swanson, Teri (Don) Abbott, and Laura "Myke"Bennett, 17 grandchildren, 30  great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Swanson; sisters, Diane Driscoll, Suzanne Swanson, and Nancy (Tom) Swanson, special friends Duane and Judy Maupin, Tim and Connie Maupin, and Tammy and Brian Albrecht and his beloved dog, Honey Bee.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara, brother Michael, children Jeffrey Anson and Pamela Smith, a grandson Ryan Bennett, two great-grandchildren Jameson Swanson and Navaeh Runberg, and a son-in-law Glenn Bennett.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Pastor Kevin Cernek will officiate the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A luncheon will be held at the Lena American Legion following the services.

A memorial has been established in his memory.