Erma A. Swader, 95, of Belvidere, IL, died peacefully December 8, 2022, in Belvidere. She was born January 6, 1927, daughter to Charles and Harriet (Tesher) See in Chicago, IL. She was married to Robert Blaje and John Swader before their passing. Erma worked in manufacturing as a warehouse worker for many years and later joined Culvers Resturant where she worked up into her 80's. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo, IL and loved to fish, camp and accommodating her husband and father on hunting trips.

She is survived by her son, Richard Blaje; grandchildren, Christina and Sheila, great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Victoria, Robert, Alana, Landon, Michael, Nicky, and Jessica; 2 great-great grandchildren; and siblings, Bev Dimer, Charles See, Carol Omeara, and John See.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Harriet; and husbands, Robert Blaje and John Swader.

A memorial visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 West Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. A memorial service to follow. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit www.andersonfcs.com.