Ilene Swank, 74

Ilene Jeanette Swank, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 1st, 1950 in Tad, West Virginia to Grover and Imogene Crowder.

Ilene was a proud resident of White Pigeon for 53 years. She graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, Indiana in 1969. She married Ronnie Dean Swank on June 7th, 1969, in Ligonier. Ilene worked in food service at Three Rivers Hospital. Upon completing her food service certification, Ilene moved on to Food Service Director at Constantine High School and then White Pigeon High School until she retired. Ilene was a proud member of the American Legion Post 224 Women’s Auxiliary in Constantine. She loved fishing with her husband, Ron, and their dogs, Wags and Shelby. Ilene enjoyed camping and family gatherings. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, going to the movies, and taking road trips. Ilene loved and cherished her family and often crocheted keepsakes for them.

Ilene is survived by her husband, Ronnie; her children, Gregory (Janet) Swank, Jennifer (Samantha) Hostetler, Thomas (Amy) Swank, and Daniel Swank; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Karen) Crowder and Walt (Joy) Crowder; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Barbra Caskey.

Family, friends, and others are invited to the Farrand Funeral Home, 300 N. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 for a viewing from 12  to 2 p.m. The funeral service will follow the viewing at 2:00 to reminisce and honor the beloved life of Ilene Swank.