Monday, June 29, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at Sunrise North Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Catholic Daughter’s Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Nebraska Arthritis Foundation, Catholic Social Services, Bishop Neumann High School or
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Eleanor M. Swartz, 90 of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo. She was born February 3, 1925 in Swedeburg, NE to George and Gabriella (Meduna) Sabatka. Eleanor graduated from Wahoo High School in 1942. Following graduation she taught country school near Swedeburg. On September 9, 1946, Eleanor was united in marriage to Edwin Swartz in Weston, NE.
Eleanor was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, St. Ludmilla Guild, American Legion #265 Auxiliary, County Extension Club, and a past member of St. Anne’s Sodality in Colon. She was also a past 4-H leader. Some of her hobbies were sewing, needlework, quilting, baking, gardening, canning, crafts, ceramics, and playing cards.
She is survived by daughters, Janet Howell of Omaha, Marilyn (Paul) Kuehl of Elkhorn, and Linda (Ron) Lievens of Austin, TX; daughters-in-law, Joann Swartz and Jo Anna (Mike) Sheets; grandchildren, Tammy (Greg) Williams, April (Barry) Koch, Wyatt (Linda) Swartz, Travis (Whitney) Swartz, Jaime (Mark) Swedeen, Andrea (Tom) Jordison, Samuel (Briana) Swartz, Laura (Duane) Nelsen, Brittney (Scott) Long, Chad Kuehl, Elizabeth and Audrey Lievens; great-grandchildren, Seth, Paige, Hunter, and Luke Williams, Asa and Elisha Koch, Liam Swartz and June Swartz, Luke and Taylor Swedeen, McKinley and James Swartz, Isaiah Nelsen, and Weston Long; sister-in-law, Celly Sabatka.
She was preceded in death by husband Edwin Swartz; sons, Walter Swartz and James Swartz; parents, George and Gabriella Sabatka; brothers, Edward Sabatka and Ernie Sabatka; sisters, Margaret Chvatal and Georgianne Bouc.
We loved Ellie and send our deepest condolences to the family. Sorry we cannot come for the services, but we will be there in spirit. Jim, Tracey and Alex Lievens
We were so sad to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I remember Eleanor as a very sweet and delightful person whose giggle was so Special! She was my favorite 4-H leader and a joy to be around. Her friendship with both sets of our parents was also special. She will be missed by many but hopefully the fond memories you share will comfort you during this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Carolyn & George
Our deepest sympathy to all the Swartz family. We are thinking of you and will have you in our hearts in the days ahead. Ross and Liz
My sympathy on the loss of Ellie . Have many fond memories of our families visiting while we grew up and the good times we all shared. My thoughts are with you all. Jim novak
I am so sorry for your loss. Ellie was so wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with the Swartz family.
Rick Lievens
I just learned of Ellie’s passing. She always had a smile and time for a quick visit. So sorry for the loss to family and the many who knew her and and were touched by her kindness.