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Jill Swingler Obituary
Jill (Owens) Swingler
June 12, 1952 - May 1, 2022
CAREFREE, Arizona - Jill (Owens) Swingler passed away on May 1, 2022 in Carefree, AZ. Her parents, Betty and Jack Owens, built, owned and broadcast on WEIC, Charleston's first and only radio station. Jill was a "Charlestonian" who attended Washington Elementary School and Charleston High School.
After receiving her high school diploma, she completed cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. She married Michael Swingler, an EIU Physics Major. They enjoyed 53 years of happiness together.
She left Charleston for Bourbonnais and worked as a make-up artist for Carson Pirie Scott. Next stop was Atlanta, GA where she became the head make-up artist for Christian Dior's Southeast US territory. Then a move to sunny Arizona where she enjoyed dancing, the wildlife and open skies.
Jill was a music, dancing and Zumba enthusiast. She loved her summer trips with her family to Oregon where she was able to see the whales, feel the ocean breeze and enjoy freshTriple Berry Pie from her favorite restaurant along the coast.
Jill is survived by her husband, Mike; her dog, Arlo; son, Jason Swingler (Jill); daughter, Tara Smith (Garrett); grandchildren: Jacob, Kaitlyn, Cassandra, and Jack; sisters: Sheila Heath and Jackie Owens; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 at the Suite Dreams Hotel, Ballroom A in Mattoon, IL from 3:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley at https://www.hov.org/donate/donate-now/.
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jacqueline owens
October 4, 2022
My sister, my Friend, my "rock". Fun, funny, and loving We Facetimed every day the last 2-3 years. Lots of times, we chit-chatted away. She was very lucky to have lived 9 years after her stroke. I told her that even going 5 years after such a terrible stroke is almost unheard of... A few people even thought we were twins from time to time. I am so crushed by her absence, I miss her to no end. The last of the Jack(ie) and Jill. Our dad named us, need I say more!
Brenda Sawyer
October 3, 2022
Jill was such a fun person! Lunches together in high school and good times running around together. A wonderful friend and beautiful memories. Brenda Leonard Sawyer.
Penny Gray Seeley
October 2, 2022
I would like to share my condolences with Jill's family. She was such a darling little girl, so full of laughter. Your memories throughout your years together are priceless. God bless your family. My younger sister Marcy sends her love to all.
Debbie Spence Creech
October 1, 2022
What a wonderful tribute to Jill! It sounds like she had a full life with lots of adventure. That sounds like the Jill I remember from school.
My sincere condolences to you all.
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