Charles J. Swope

Charles “Jack” Swope, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026.  Loving husband of the late Barbara A. Swope, nee Barwick.  Devoted father of Christine Swope-Cholewa, and Shawn (Jill) Swope.  Proud grandfather of Jacob (Kirsten) Cholewa, and Harper and Piper Swope; great-grandfather of Roran Cholewa.  Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mildred Swope. Jack loved fishing, music, dancing, American Indian history, and enjoyed sculpting and painting.  He was loved by his family, friends and neighbors, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Pastor Peter Speckhard officiating. Interment Private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The American Lung Association, Indiana Chapter (American Lung Association, Indiana Chapter Donation Link) greatly appreciated.

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