Died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Hooper Care Center
Maralee Anna (Janssen) Schwab was born October 21, 1921 in Hooper, Nebraska to John H. and Wilhelmina H. (Thedens) Janssen. She was the youngest of five children to include her siblings Elletha, LeRoy, Marlyn, and Gerald. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1938. Maralee attended Midland Lutheran College to advance her secretarial skills. She then took a job at the Mead Ordinance Plant during World War II where she worked in the medical office.
Maralee married Donald K. Schwab on September 18, 1946 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper upon his return from serving in the United States Army. To this union was born Susan (David) Bohling of Heber City, Utah; Ann (Galen) McClusky of Drexel, Missouri; Dr. Terry (Kim) Schwab of Fort Scott, Kansas, Dr. Mary Ellen (John) Beshaler of Arnold, Nebraska; and Dr. Robert (Robin) Schwab of Cedar Creek, Nebraska. Her sixteen grandchildren include Katelyn (Jarod) Owens, Sarah Bohling, Anna Bohling, Matthew (Melissa) McClusky, Sean (Amanda) McClusky, Kacie McClusky, Adam McClusky, Zachary (Hannah) Schwab, Ethan (Bethany) Schwab, Savannah (Zadok) Self, Abbey Schwab, Dr. Alicia (Marc) Ericksen, Ashley (Klint) Andreas, Evan (Kellsy) Beshaler, Dr. Lyndsay (Boyd) Viers, and Drew Schwab.
When her children were of school age, Maralee began working part-time at the Farmers Union Cooperative in Hooper. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was also an active Willing Worker and a member of the church choir. She will best be remembered for her baking and sewing skills, and the way she cared for her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, her sixteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband, her infant daughter Julie, and her infant grandson Nathan McClusky.
Services for Maralee will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 5, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel on Friday with the family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue for an hour before the service at the church in Hooper.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
Duane & Connie Lienemann
Blue Hill, NE Tuesday, August 8, 2017 We were sorry to read the loss of your mom (grandma) Schwab. I have a lot of fond memories of the Schwab family growing up. Maralee was a "special" person and will be missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during a difficult time.Brad and Deb Atkins
, TX Sunday, August 6, 2017 Mary and Family, When you think of your mom/grandmother, I'm sure you will remember the little things - The favorite food, the familiar scent, the beloved family tradition… Every little thing, each sweet memory will live in your heart forever. Our deepest sympathy's to you and your family. Friends, Brad and DebKaren Bates Jakl
Herndon, VA Tuesday, August 1, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with my Nebraska cousins and their families. I remember Aunt Maralee when we would visit from "back east". There was always something doing at the Schwab house--swimming, scouts, etc. Rearing five children was a busy enterprise, but somehow she and Uncle Don kept it all together. I still have Aunt Maralee's recipe for White Salad and memories of delicious picnics in Hooper in summertime. Maralee was a blessing to all who knew her. KarenBob & Keri Schneringer
Callaway, NE Monday, July 31, 2017 We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.Angie Oberg
Minden, NE Sunday, July 30, 2017 So grateful to have had the honor of having Maralee as my neighbor growing up. I am grateful for her gentle heart and her kindnesses. May your hearts be comforted. "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Isaiah 53:3-4 Peace and love to you. Angie