Janice M., nee Wiggand, Swyear, 86, of New Athens, IL; born on July 14, 1931 in New Athens, IL; passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Mrs. Swyear was the owner and operator of Swyear Amusements which she helped co-found with her husband 60 years ago. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ where she also belong to the women’s guild. She was a member of the St. Louis Showman’s League and the VFW. Janice enjoyed gardening and sewing/quilting with her mom. Most of all she took great care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Charles and Emma, nee Schenke, Wiggand. Her husband – Raymond Swyear whom she married on November 11, 1950 in New Athens, IL and who passed away on March 21, 1997. Two sons – Allen Swyear and in infancy Ronald Swyear. She was also preceded in death by two brothers.
She is survived by two sons – Terry Swyear of New Athens, IL; Roger (Teresa) Swyear of Apollo Beach, FL. Her grandchildren – Adam (Andrea) Swyear of New Athens, IL; Amy Swyear of New Athens, IL; Alex (Danielle) Swyear of Sparta, IL; Kyle (Sara) Swyear of Apollo Beach, FL; Tim Swyear of Granite City, IL. Her great-grandchildren – Damon Swyear; Livia Swyear; Ella Swyear; Adalyn Swyear; Maylie Swyear; Axton Swyear; Leonardo Swyear. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and her extended carnival family.
Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ or to the Janice Swyear Memorial Fund.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 9:00am to 10:00am.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, May 10 at 10:00am with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating.
Interment: Burial will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
To Swyear family
I have many wonderful memories of the kindness and understanding she always showed others as well as myself.
She will be truly missed.
Tracy Rachels-Michalski Msn RN FNP
Posted by: A friend May 18, 2018
ReplyOur condolences to Roger, Terry, and their families. The Carnival in heaven just got better.
Posted by: Michael Buettner – Batesville, IN May 05, 2018
ReplySwyear Family –
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Momma Swyear. We so enjoyed our conversations with her on the fair circuit up here in Illinois. Prayers for you all and knowing she is smiling big now!
The Cullers
Posted by: Darcie Cullers – Springfield, IL – Family Friend May 05, 2018
ReplyTerry, Roger and family. Bob and I are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Bob & Lynn Harbison – Divernon, IL – Classmate May 04, 2018
ReplyRoger, Terry, and family, my heart goes out to you all! Remembering growing up in the old neighborhood. Janice was so sweet and a good friend to my mom. Love to you all! Susie Owen
Posted by: Susie Owen (Kiefet) – New Athens, IL May 04, 2018
ReplyLoved this lady…fly high with Ray and Allen
Posted by: Brenda Monroe – Granite city, IL May 03, 2018
ReplyJanice was one the most wonderful people you would ever want to know.She was there with a lending ear and was there to help any time.There is no other way to say it,she was just awesome.My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Posted by: Aleta and Elvin Whitford – Greenville, IL – Friend May 03, 2018
ReplySo sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Posted by: Diane Presnell – Pana, IL May 03, 2018
ReplySorry for your loss. Prayers to the family
Posted by: Joyce Kindred – Paris, IL – Friend May 03, 2018
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Posted by: Joyce Kindred – Paris, IL – Friend May 03, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Posted by: Diane Presnell – Pana, IL May 03, 2018
Janice was one the most wonderful people you would ever want to know.She was there with a lending ear and was there to help any time.There is no other way to say it,she was just awesome.My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Posted by: Aleta and Elvin Whitford – Greenville, IL – Friend May 03, 2018
Loved this lady…fly high with Ray and Allen
Posted by: Brenda Monroe – Granite city, IL May 03, 2018
Roger, Terry, and family, my heart goes out to you all! Remembering growing up in the old neighborhood. Janice was so sweet and a good friend to my mom. Love to you all! Susie Owen
Posted by: Susie Owen (Kiefet) – New Athens, IL May 04, 2018
Terry, Roger and family. Bob and I are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Bob & Lynn Harbison – Divernon, IL – Classmate May 04, 2018
Swyear Family –
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Momma Swyear. We so enjoyed our conversations with her on the fair circuit up here in Illinois. Prayers for you all and knowing she is smiling big now!
The Cullers
Posted by: Darcie Cullers – Springfield, IL – Family Friend May 05, 2018
Our condolences to Roger, Terry, and their families. The Carnival in heaven just got better.
Posted by: Michael Buettner – Batesville, IN May 05, 2018
To Swyear family
I have many wonderful memories of the kindness and understanding she always showed others as well as myself.
She will be truly missed.
Tracy Rachels-Michalski Msn RN FNP
Posted by: A friend May 18, 2018