Tyra N. Swick

Tyra N. Swick, 55 of Girard IL, formally of Bethalto, passed away in her sleep at home on Saturday October 5, 2024.

 Tyra worked in the funeral industry for several years before moving on to work on web design and hand-making antique dolls. Tyra had many passions and was a very sociable woman who made friends wherever she went. 

She is survived by her children Jarrid Franke, his wife Kedra, their daughter Maddie; as well as her daughter, Addie Tuetken. Along with her children and granddaughter she is survived by many family members as well many who she called “borrowed” family from all around. 

Tyra is preceded in death by her father, Norman Swick and her uncle, Mike Swick of Bloomington, IN.

 Cremation has taken place and no local services are planned at this time. A celebration of life for Tyra will be held at a later date.

Hoffen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.