Sandra F. Schwarz

Sandra F. Schwarz, 72, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born July 1, 1938, at Lexington, Nebraska to Eulin and Neva (Crawford) Parks. Sandra attended school at Lexington and was united in marriage to Martin “Mike” Schwarz on June 16, 1956, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Three sons were blessed to this marriage; Michael, Dean and Dennis. Throughout Sandra’s working years she worked at Cornland Hotel during high school, at Reach Electronics, Plectron Manufacturing in Overton, Nebraska and Hennek’s in Lexington. At the time of her death Sandra was the bookkeeper for M&D Masonry, which she and Mike owned and operated. She was also fortunate enough to stay home and raise her sons during their formative years. To say Sandra’s faith was her mainstay is an understatement. Sandra had a prayer list a mile long and as each prayer was answered she notated that on her list also. Her faith was unfailing. She was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and agreed to help wherever needed. Sandra’s hobbies included reading, making wonderful family dinners, fishing and most especially having the family over and spending time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandra will be so missed by her large, loving family and many friends. Survivors include her husband: Martin “Mike” Schwarz of Lexington, Nebraska Three sons: Michael (Sue) Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska Dean Schwarz of Lexington, Nebraska Dennis (Vonda) Schwarz of Bertrand, Nebraska Two brothers: Rodney (Judy) Parks of Fremont, Nebraska Roger (Mona) Wells of Lincoln, Nebraska Two sisters: Shirley Hill of Humboldt, Arizona Shelby Schwarz of Lexington, Nebraska Six grandchildren: Andrew (Angela) Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Jason (Natalie) Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Michael Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Alycia (Jeremiah) Johnson of Granada, Minnesota; Erianne Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mataya Schwarz of Bertrand, Nebraska Five great-grandchildren: Austin & Owen Schwarz of Lincoln, Nebraska and Tessa, Zander & Elsy Johnson of Granada, Minnesota Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Don. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 1, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31, 2011, from 3-5 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Wake/Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross or the Nebraska Kidney Association. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be shared at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.