Mary Zwanziger
October 14, 1912 ~ December 23, 2010
Mary Marie Zwanziger age 98 of Waverly, formerly of Plainfield, died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Plainfield with Pastor Dennis Burns officiating.
Interment will be in the Horton Cemtery with David Balvanz, Dennis Balvanz, Clyde Balvanz, Kevin Zwanziger, Bruce Zwanziger and Larry Schilling serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Francis Buckel, Charles Buckel and Dwight Buckel.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour pior to the service at the church on Monday.
Mary Marie Zwanziger was born October 14, 1912, in rural Bremer County, IA, on the family farm, the daughter of Francis and Grace (Marks) Buckel. She received her education at the Six-Mile Grove School. On June 1, 1932, she married ‘the neighbor boy’ Leo Zwanziger at the Methodist Parsonage in Galena, IL. Marie lived her entire life in Bremer County farming side-by-side with her husband until his death in 1965. She remained on the farm until 1971 when she moved to Waverly. Marie was an active gardener in her younger days and a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church Women as well as an officer of the Horton Cemetery Society.
Marie also baby-sat for many children in Waverly and was also a Pink Lady at the Waverly Hospital. Nothing meant more to Marie than her family. In her free time she enjoyed embroidery and doing word puzzles.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean Balvanz of Shell Rock, IA, Linda (Don) Luck of Clarksville, TN; two sons, William (Peggy) Zwanziger of Ionia, Leland (Patricia) Zwanziger of Nashua; thirteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo in 1965; son, Duane Zwanziger and daughter-in-laws, Delores Zwanziger and Carol Zwanziger; son-in-law, Ernest Balvanz; six brothers, William, Clifford, Francis, August “Pete”, Robert and John Buckel; two sisters, Buelah Buckel and Gertrude Olson.
We are so sorry for your loss. The world has lost a wonderful person. We were out of town and do apologize for not being able to attend the services.
Marie was such a lovely spirit. I so enjoyed visiting with her. My thoughts and heart go out to all of you.
Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Don, and your entire family at this difficult time. Anne and Bill Wall
To all of Marie’s family – I want to extend my sympathy to you. What a grand lady Marie was – a hard working farm wife, a faithful Christian woman; she had a friendly, caring spirit. She was wise and gentle. I’m so glad that I was able to get to know her during the years that she and I were together at Bartels. She was a regular participant in our Bible studies, and she loved having her family with her at worship in the Good Shepherd Chapel – as she sat in her ‘reserved’ place by the door! I pray that God’s peace and strength will surround you and comfort you in the days ahead. Pastor Keith
We are so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing so close to Christmas. Our prayers and throughts are with your family at this sad time. Blessings to you all.
Grandma your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our special needs, Today and tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love and cherish I keep you alive in my heart forever…….. You tell Grandpa Leo all about us here. You two have 45 yrs. of catching up. Hugs and Kisses!!!!!
Leland and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you.