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SWEHLA, Donna Mae (Schumacher) 1928-2010

SCHUMACHER, SCHROEDER, SWEHLA, SCHUURMANS

Posted By: N. Wagner (email)
Date: 4/18/2010 at 14:58:42

Donna Mae Swehla, 81, of New Hampton, Iowa, died at her home of natural causes.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, New Hampton, with Monsignor Carl Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Alta Vista.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home, New Hampton. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service Tuesday.

Donna Schumacher was born on October 17, 1928, in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Albert and Clyta (Schroeder) Schumacher. She was united in marriage to Donald Swehla on October 23, 1951. Donna was a school teacher for a period of 20+ years. She also worked as a dispatcher for the Chickasaw Sheriff’s office for 10+ years. Donna took great pride as a volunteer and supporter for the Chickasaw Senior Centre for many years. She is a member of the Holy Family Parish.

Donna enjoyed polka festivals, sharing dessert with friends, crocheting, playing cards, travel, crossword puzzles, and her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her one daughter, Sharon K. Swehla-Schuurmans and her husband Franck Schuurmans of Madison, WI; two sons, James E., his wife Gina, and daughter Nicole of Springfield, IL, and Dale J., his wife Mary, and three children Matthew, Sheena, and Natalie of Waterloo; one brother Wayne Schumacher and his wife Nadine of New Hampton.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Donald Swehla on January 9, 1990.

New Hampton Tribune - 12 April 2010


 

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