
Frances Ann Pitchford-Swaim, 92, of Niles, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Riveridge Manor of Niles, MI.
She was born on January 10, 1930 to the late Merritt and Elsie Pinkerton in South Bend, IN.
Frances is survived by her son, Larry (Deborah) Pitchford; brother, Walter (Deanna) Pinkerton; sister, Judy (Ted) Archer; grandchildren, Austin and McKenzie Pitchford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Merritt and Elsie; first husband and father to her children, Glenn E. Pitchford; daughter, Sandy Smith; second husband, Max Swaim; brothers, Lewis Pinkerton, Jack Pinkerton, Bob Pinkerton, Rick Pinkerton; and sister, Ruth Liska.
Funeral service for Frances will be held at 1 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service. A private burial will take place at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.
SERVICES
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Hoven Funeral Home, Inc.
414 East Front Street
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
1:00 PM Hoven Funeral Home, Inc.
414 East Front Street
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Posted On: Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:02 AM








