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Obituary in thebanner.com posted april 21, 2008
Irene Schwein, 92, of Brownstown, died at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown.
She was a member of the Brownstown Presbyterian Church. She was a previous owner of the Brownstown Greenhouse with her husband, Melvin, working as a manager and designer for 45 years. She graduated from Sauers North District School and obtained her GED at the age of 77. She was a member of the Brownstown Business and Professional Women’s Association for many years.
She was born July 26, 1915 in Brownstown, a daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina (Minnie) VonDielingen Eggersman. She married Melvin Schwein on Dec. 31, 1938 at St. Johnís Lutheran Church, Sauers, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1977.
She is survived by a son, Thomas (Linda) Schwenn, Brownstown; two grandchildren, Jennifer Schwenn (Chris) Hildreth, Hinsdale, Ill., and Bethany Schwenn (Todd) Lassus, Fort Wayne; and two great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Lucas Hildreth.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Rolland Eggersman, and two sisters, Selma and Lucille Quade.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, April 19, at Brownstown Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brad Napier officiating.
Burial was at Fairview Cemetery.
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