Jerry "Banks" Swearingen, 79, of Glenview, beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of Julie Higgins and Greg; dear grandfather of Jorden Higgins; fond brother of Wanda Weinrich and the late Dallas (Mary), Wayne (Kay), Zelma Rose (Bob) Travers, and Wava (Shorty) Hayes; cherished uncle to multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, May 31st from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Labre Indian School 1000 Tongue River Rd. Ashland, MT 59003 or Guiding Eyes for the Blind 611 Granite Springs Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 appreciated. (847) 965-2500