
Janis Rae Swaby
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Janis Rae Swaby (Ervin), age 67, passed away, June 20, 2022. She was born October 8, 1954 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Ethel Marie Ervin; Father, Charles Robert Ervin; and brother, Robert Jr.
She is survived by 3 children: Jason (Mandy) Hall, Anthony Cain (Lena) Hall, Robert (Kylie) Swaby and 7 grandchildren: Evan, Gavin, Aiden, Annie, Avery, Birdie and Brynlee. Janis is also survived by 3 siblings:
Jeffrey Ervin (Barbara), Edwin Ervin (Karen) and Phillis Christeson as well many nieces and nephews.
Janis was a 1973 graduate from Chrysler Memorial High School in New Castle, IN. She was a hardworking, kind, family centered mother and grandmother. She worked at Owens-Brockway in Sullivan, IN for several years before moving to Chicago, IL. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting since her retirement from Berry Plastics where she worked as a Regulatory Affairs specialist. She was best known for her smile and sense of humor and her love of square dancing. She had a generous heart and loved her children and grandchildren more than anything.
A celebration of life with family and friends will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Open Arms Church, 1618 Broadstreet, New Castle, Indiana.
Memorial donations can be made to the PKD Foundation.
