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 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.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where Services will begin at 2:00. Interment in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to The Three Rivers Hospital Rehabilitation.