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"PJ" Phyllis Jean Schwerha
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May 12, 1945 - Oct. 29, 2011
ELKHART — Phyllis Jean “PJ” Schwerha, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, after being in ill health for a number of years.
Born in Elkhart on May 12, 1945, PJ was the daughter of Eugene A. and G. Lucille (Kirsch) Schwerha.
She is survived by her mother, Lucille; two brothers, Jack (Sally) of Bridgman, Mich., and Duane of Elkhart; three sisters, Cathleen (Kate) Hebel of St. Paul, Minn., Laury S. Benson (Bill) of Bend, Ore., and Kristin Schwerha-Scott (Gordon) of Elkhart; nine nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene, in 1999, and a nephew, Ron Schwerha in 1986.
After attending St. Vincent’s Grade School, PJ graduated from St. Joseph High School, South Bend, in 1963. She lived for many years in Bowling Green, Ky., Indianapolis and Lafayette, working in the restaurant and hospitality fields before returning to Elkhart in 2001. PJ was a talented artist and had created hand-drawn gift cards. She attended Purdue University for art and design.
Friends and family may gather from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bristol, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert VanKempen will officiate. Billings Funeral Home is assisting with cremation arrangements.
Because of her love for her two miniature schnauzers, Buffy and Mishka, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in PJ’s name to the Humane Society of Elkhart Count
ELKHART — Phyllis Jean “PJ” Schwerha, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, after being in ill health for a number of years.
Born in Elkhart on May 12, 1945, PJ was the daughter of Eugene A. and G. Lucille (Kirsch) Schwerha.
She is survived by her mother, Lucille; two brothers, Jack (Sally) of Bridgman, Mich., and Duane of Elkhart; three sisters, Cathleen (Kate) Hebel of St. Paul, Minn., Laury S. Benson (Bill) of Bend, Ore., and Kristin Schwerha-Scott (Gordon) of Elkhart; nine nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene, in 1999, and a nephew, Ron Schwerha in 1986.
After attending St. Vincent’s Grade School, PJ graduated from St. Joseph High School, South Bend, in 1963. She lived for many years in Bowling Green, Ky., Indianapolis and Lafayette, working in the restaurant and hospitality fields before returning to Elkhart in 2001. PJ was a talented artist and had created hand-drawn gift cards. She attended Purdue University for art and design.
Friends and family may gather from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bristol, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert VanKempen will officiate. Billings Funeral Home is assisting with cremation arrangements.
Because of her love for her two miniature schnauzers, Buffy and Mishka, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in PJ’s name to the Humane Society of Elkhart Count
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