Michael A. Swaim

Michael Allan Swaim, 72, of Davenport, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Good Samaritan, Davenport. Per his request cremation will be accorded and no services will be held.

Michael was born August 29, 1952, in Moline, to Dale and Mildred (Klicker) Swaim. He was a graduate of Erie High School. He was united in marriage to Cindy Muhlenburg on November 9, 1974, in Hillsdale, IL. For the past 24 years he had been the loving partner of Mary Gilmore until her passing on November 8, 2024.

Prior to his retirement, Michael had been a forklift operator at Caterpillar, Bettendorf, until they closed and then worked in maintenance at The Mark of the Quad Cities.

He loved to go bowling, golfing, and fishing. He was a long-suffering fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeyes. He loved watching WWE, and his favorite wrestlers were Hulk Hogan and John Cena. As an animal lover he was particularly fond of cats.

He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and encouraged them in all their endeavors whether it was coaching his son Shawns teams or cheering from the sidelines.

Those left to honor his memory include his son Shawn (Amy) Swaim of Morrison, IL; daughter Tarah (Josh) Lively of Ankeny, IA; grandchildren Brayden, Koltin, and Kinsley Swaim, William Cox; brothers Kenneth Jones of Rock Island, Bobby Manwaring of Crown Point, IN; and friend Larry Bonnichsen of Davenport.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by granddaughter Neveah Swaim, brother Tom Jones, and parents.

Memorials may be to the family in care of Shawn or Tarah.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.