Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer

Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer, 19, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 in rural Gerlaw, IL.

He was born on May 18, 2007 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Jake and Tiffany (Bellinger) Switzer. Nathan was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from United High School in 2025. He was attending Augustana College in Rock Island, where he was studying Pre-Medicine.

Nathan loved being outdoors and going for walks. He enjoyed watching hockey and listening to music and was never picky about the genre. Nathan loved ICP and wanted to get a Hatchet Man tattoo, just like his dad.

He played Roblox more than he liked to admit, but some of his favorite games were Hollow Knight and The Binding of Isaac. He would never tell anyone his favorite animal, but it was obvious that it was his cat, Nessa. Nathan loved eating sushi and drinking Monster, especially the electric blue one. One of his favorite shows was Breaking Bad, and a current favorite was Invincible.

Nathan was very active in esports. He was a member of the esports team at Augustana College, and it was one of his favorite parts of college life

Surviving Nathan are his parents, Jake & Tiffany Switzer of Alexis, IL; his siblings, Natalie & Victoria Switzer, both of Alexis, IL; his beloved cat, Nessa; his grandparents, Carl & Jane Switzer of Monmouth, IL, Lynette Liggett of Monmouth, IL, Terry & Shelly Bellinger of Gladstone, IL, Penny Bellinger of Little York, IL; his aunts and uncles, Mandy (Brian Feyerabend) Switzer, Luke Switzer, Brittany Liggett, Travis Allen, Sam (Logan) McLaughlin; his cousins, Nick (Hayleigh) Allen, Skylar Allen, Brayden Perrine, Phoenix Switzer, Laney McLaughlin, Austin Allen, Jacob Switzer, Jackson Feyerabend, Tara Liggett, Samuel Switzer, Waylon McLaughlin, Kinlee Feyerabend; and his best friend, Ashley Beltran.

He was preceded in death by his great grandma, Mary Ann Robinson “Grandma Peck”; his Great Grandpa’s, James Waller, Lloyd Bellinger; grandpa, Dennis Liggett, and aunt, Tabie Bellinger.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL.  The family invites everyone to come to Mek's on Main (201 North Main St., Monmouth) after they visit with them at the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials can be made to the Nathan Switzer Memorial Fund and can be sent to the funeral home.