Irma L Schwinnen

Irma L. Schwinnen, 82, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Her Family.... She was born August 24, 1931 in Delphos to the late Alphonse and Anna (Hesseling) Schwinnen She is survived by her siblings, Irene Schwinnen of Delphos, Rita (Don) Wannemacher of Landeck, Doris (Ralph "Sparky") Brinkman of Ottoville, George (Jane) Schwinnen of Delphos; a brother-in-law Jim Wiechart of Lima; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister Helen Wiechart; a brother Arthur Schwinnen; and a nephew Bob Brinkman. Her Legacy.... Irma was a 1949 graduate of Delphos St. John's. After graduation, she worked in Medical Records at St. Rita's Medical Center and then decided to further her education, receiving her Liberal Arts Degree from Mary Manse College and a Medical Records degree in Danville, Illinois. After receiving her degrees she worked at Springfield Community Hospital in Springfield, Ohio for 11 years. She volunteered at St. Rita's Medical Center and for the Red Cross Blood Bank. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she was a former volunteer at the rectory. Irma was a loving Aunt and Sister who enjoyed reading, television, trips to the Creamery and traveling, her best trip being her trip to the Holy Land. Her Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Chris Bohnsack, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Equestrian Therapy Program in Cridersville or a charity of the donor's choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Irma L Schwinnen please visit our Sympathy Store.

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