Obituary for
Joana D. Swinehart (Allison)
SOUTH BEND – Joana D. Swinehart, 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2017. She was born on March 7, 1934 to the late Mary (Allison) Irwin in Dowagiac, Michigan. The Lord was the center of her life. Joana was a member of Grace Point Apostolic Church in Osceola, Indiana. She was a great cook, loving mother and grandmother who adored her grandchildren. Joana was best known for her Card Ministry. She touched so many lives over several years with her thoughtfulness and caring cards sent to those who were celebrating, ailing, or just needed encouraging. This simple kindness through her mission to spread joy will be missed.
Joana is survived by her sons, Michael (Amy) Swinehart, Scott Swinehart; daughters, Joetta Winslow, Cindy Bachota; grandchildren, Clinton (Jennifer) Keifer, Katie (Titus) Lee, Hannah Bachota, Ethan Swinehart, and Olivia Swinehart, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Butterworth.
Funeral service for Joana will be 11:00 am Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Grace Point Apostolic Church located at 54662 Ash Rd., Osceola, Indiana. Pastors Michael Swinehart, Norman Andrews, and Jeremy Lower will officiate. Arrangements are through Chapel Hill Funeral Home. To share a remembrance of Joana or to offer condolences to the family please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com
