Schwery, Maxine Mary (Book) (1934 - 2019)

SCHWERY, BOOK, WALLACE, HODAPP, LEFEBER, DETERMAN, KOSTER, SCHMITZ

Posted By: Denise Wurner, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/13/2019 at 19:49:26

Name of deceased: Maxine Mary Schwery (nee Book)

Aged: 75 yrs, 9 days

Residence: Panama, Shelby County, IA

Born: Jan. 21, 1934; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Jan. 30, 2019; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019; St. Mary's of the Assumption, Panama, IA; burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, IA

Survived by: Husband of 63 years, George Schwery of Panama, IA; children, Nick Schwery of Panama, IA, Paula Wallace of Omaha, NE, Phil Schwery (spouse, Marilyn) of Panama, IA, Dennis Schwery (spouse, Susie) of Panama, IA, Ann (spouse, Dave) Hodapp of Council Bluffs, IA, Dean Schwery of Hickory, NC, Carol Schwery of Harlan, IA, Janet (spouse, Tom) Lefeber of Portsmouth, IA and Julie (spouse, Steve) Determan of Highlands Ranch, CO; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; brother, Ray Book (spouse, Maxine) of Harlan, IA; brothers-in-law, Bob Koster of Gretna, NE, and Ralph Schwery of Panama, IA; sisters-in-law, Lu Schwery of Harlan, IA and Donna Schwery of Panama, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Raymond and Sidonia (nee Schmitz) Book; sister, Emelie

Education: Graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1952

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; active member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA, and served on the Parish Council, ladies guild, religious education teacher and on St. Mary’s Catholic School Board

Military service: n/a

Marriage: George Schwery; Jan. 21, 1956; St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After graduating from high school, Maxine worked as a bookkeeper at Wigness Implement in Harlan, IA; after her marriage, she became a farmer’s wife; they retired in 1996.

Hobbies/Interests: Member, American Legion Auxiliary of Panama, IA; enjoyed word search puzzles, gardening, playing solitaire and other card games with family and friends

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com