Tonya Swanwick, 45

Tonya Ann (Hofmeister) Swanwick of Centreville, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 surrounded by family following a 7 1/2 year battle with brain cancer. She was 45. She was the daughter of John and Sandy (Wheeler) Hofmeister.

After graduating high school from Centreville in 1993, Tonya earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. Tonya worked 20 years at American Axle in Three Rivers, where she was passionate about her job and respected by her coworkers. She married Paul Swanwick in June 2001. Together they have 4 children: Morgan (16), Tyler (16), Mathew (13) and Brayden (10). Tonya enjoyed going to all of her children’s sporting events.

Tonya was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Lillian Hofmeister and Charles and Marguerite Wheeler. She is survived by her husband; four children; her parents; her brother, John (Lisa) Hofmeister of White Pigeon; in-laws, David (Candice) Swanwick, Mary (Phil) Webb, Kathryn Gleaton, Matt (Lyndsay) Swanwick; and her 13 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00 at Hohner Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Monday, August 31, 2020 at 4:00 at Light and Life Wesleyan Church, 15765 Hoffman Road, Three Rivers, with Pastor Sam Maddox officiating. Interment will be in Prairie River Cemetery.

Donations may be made to a college fund for the children c/o Paul Swanwick. Envelopes are available at Hohner Funeral Home in care of arrangements.