Donita L. (Swoverland) Geiger, 74, Churubusco, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born on March 16, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Donald F. and Cordelia (Katie) (Carriger) Swoverland. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1959. Later she graduated from IPFW with a degree in Mental Health.

She was employed at NE Area 3 Council on Aging, as a caseworker and director for 18 years.

She is survived by four daughters: Tracy Geiger, Fort Wayne; Whitney (Dan) Springob, Loveland, Colo.; April (Bronn) Pfeiffer, Fort Wayne; Rayleen (Todd) Barson, Breckenridge, Colo.; three sons: Scott (Amy) Geiger, Fairbank, Ak.; Joe Geiger; and Michael Geiger, Indianpaolis; sister: Saralyn Walls, Fort Wayne; brother: Don Gene (Jeri) Swoverland, Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Steven Swoverland; a sister: Sondra Lee.

At this time there are no services scheduled. Sheets and Childs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.