Gail M. Swaback (nee Anderson) age 78, longtime resident of Western Springs. Beloved wife of the late David S.; devoted mother of Karen (Ray Hacker) Swaback, Sandy (John) Campo, Eric  Swaback and David Swaback; cherished grandmother of Michael, Jack, Betsy, Hailey and Brooke; dear sister of Al (the late Mary Ann) Anderson and the late Leroy (Geri) Anderson; kind aunt of many. Gail was devoted to her family and an accomplished athlete, who’s favorite sport was tennis. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 22, from 3 until 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Family & friends will gather on Tuesday, January 23, for an additional visitation from 8:45am until time of a 9:45am Funeral Mass at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Service Info: (708) 352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com