Schwebach, Clarence 1921-1943

SCHWEBACH, THORMAN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Alton Democrat (12-2-1943)

Born: September, 1921
Died: November 1, 1943

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR GRANVILLE BOY

Memorial services for Clarence Schwebach, killed in action in Italy, were held at St. Joseph’s Church in Granville Monday, November 29th, at nine o’clock. The parents were first notified on November 20th that their son was missing in action November 1 as reported in our issue, but a later message conveyed news of his death.

Reverend Clemens Knobbe officiated at the Requiem Mass and Reverend Dalhoff preached the sermon. The American Legion, Auxiliary and Men’s Catholic Order of Foresters attended in a body.

The youngest son of Nicholas and Anna (Thorman) Schwebach, Clarence was born September, 1921, and was inducted into the army December 18, 1942. He is survived by two brothers and six sisters, namely: John; Mrs. Ray Koob (Rose); Mrs. Ray Bussan us (Margaret); Mrs. Ray Grady (Agnes); Mrs. Lawrence Noethe (Gladys); Magnus, a paratrooper overseas; Mrs. Arnold Schmith (Florence) of Paullina; and Mrs. Bill Davis (Anna)