Merle Donald Swan Merle Donald Swan, age 47, a resident of Wheeling, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at his residence in Wheeling, Missouri. Merle was born the son of Wanda (Bratcher) Swan on December 5, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include two brothers, Danny Swan and wife Mary of Bosworth, Missouri, and Gary Austin and wife Gayle of Raytown, Missouri; three sisters, Kim Holt and husband Harper of Kansas City, Missouri, Merlene Swan of Kansas City, Kansas, and Debra Cash and husband Doug of Browning, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Randy Swan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at
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. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.