Schwebach, Catherine "Kate" (Mrs. Johan) 1855-1933

SCHWEBACH, LUDOWISI, LUDOWESE

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

Source: Alton Democrat (2-17-1933)

Born: 1855
Died: February 6, 1933

SCHWEBACH FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY--WAS PIONEER AT GRANVILLE

Mrs. Catherine “Kate” Schwebach, early pioneer of Granville, passed away at the home of her son, Nick Schwebach, two miles west of Granville on Monday morning, February 6, 1933, at the age of 77 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Deceased was ill for several months spending a few weeks in a hospital at Canby, Minnesota, and died as a result of diabetes and pneumonia.

Catherine Ludowisi was born at Besson, Luxemburg, in 1855. In 1863 she came to the United States with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schwebach, and settled at Escanabi, Michigan. Later the family moved to a farm near Alton.

At the age of 16 years she was united in marriage to Johan Schwebach of Caledonia, Minnesota and to this union seven children were born namely: Mrs. Nick Bertemas, Nick, Peter, John, Theodore, James and Louis. Her husband preceded her in death 20 years ago. Besides her children she leaves to mourn a brother, Paul Ludowisi of Wheaton, Minnesota; a sister, Mrs. Lou Jungers of Sheldon; 47 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Schwebach were among the earliest residents of this community. The latter lived in her present home 61 years. She was a member if St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and of the Christian Mother Society.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock, Reverend Illg officiating. Interment took place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons, as follows: John, Joseph and William Schwebach of Granville; Theodore Schwebach of Alton; Cyril and Mark Schwebach of Minneapolis, Minnesota.