Mary L. HEIERMANN

23 JUN 1922 - 13 OCT 2009

• BIRTH: 23 JUN 1922, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 13 OCT 2009, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 15 APR 1944, St Joseph County, IN

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[N31661] Mary Louise Heiermann Swantz

Birth 23 Jun 1922
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

Death 13 Oct 2009 (aged 87)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

Burial
Southlawn Cemetery
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN
Plot Niche Wall B Lot 1 - 32Bc
Memorial ID 107562773

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Mary Louise Swantz, residing in South Bend, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Southfield Village, at the age of 87. She was born June 23, 1922 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Paul A. & Evelyn Louise (Dallmann) Heiermann, and was a graduate of Central High School. On April 15, 1944 in South Bend, as Mary Louise Heiermann, she married the love of her life, John W. "Jack" Swantz. She is survived by her husband Jack, of sixty five years. Also surviving is a daughter, Margaret L. Craig of Oregon, IL, a son, James Robert Swantz of South Bend, and two granddaughters, Michelle Craig of Chicago, IL, and Kimberly Lynn (Mark) Myers of Earlville, IL, two great-granddaughters, Ashley Ann & Amanda Myers. Also surviving are two nieces, Sandy Villwock and Susan Tschida both of South Bend, and a great-niece, Jennifer Matheu of Pennsylvania. Mary was preceded in death by two brothers, William H. & Paul A. Heiermann. After Mary and Jack were married, they lived in many different areas throughout Jack's professional life, including Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. They returned to South Bend in 1992. Mary was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, member and Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls, Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #2, PSI IOTA XI where she served as State President in Indiana and Michigan. She was also a member of the President's Council at Purdue University, and the Circles of Excellence at Memorial Hospital. Mary was a fun-loving person who had a wonderful smile. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know her. Services celebrating the life of Mary Louise Swantz will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 915 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the Church. Dr. William Wassner will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. Expressions of sympathy on behalf of Mrs. Swantz may be offered to St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Or to the charity of the donor's choice. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences to the Swantz Family may be made to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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Parents

Paul Albert Heiermann
1890-1966

Evelyn Louise Dallmann Heiermann
1893-1932