Sheila A. “Maudie” Schwarzbach, 71, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Service will be 6:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Bladen officiating. Her visitation will be 3:00 to 6:00 pm Thursday prior to services at Ottawa Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded after her funeral service. She will be inurned at Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.
Sheila was born March 27, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois to Thomas and Rose Mary (Corrigan) Varney. She married Michael “Micky” Schwarzbach March 20, 1970. She was the first female meter reader for Illinois Power where she retired after 22 years of service. She enjoyed old time movies as well as British movies. She loved lighthouses and traveling; especially Ireland.
She is survived by her three children, Charlie (Nancy) Biffany of Ottawa, Suzi (Richard) Lowe of Shepherd, MI, and Robert (Mary Luz) Stohr of Tampa, FL; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchilden; one brother, Tom (Rose) Varney; her favorite cat, Whiskey; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Loretta Varney and Colleen Herron; and one great-granddaughter, Trista Margherio.
Memorials may be directed to her family.
Shiela is laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Seasons.