Helen Marie Schwarz

Helen M. Schwarz, 73, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, December 7, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center. She was born on December 20, 1938, at Lexington, Nebraska to John and Ona (Marsh) Lee. Helen attended school at Lexington and was united in marriage to Robert Schwarz on May 28, 1955, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Three sons were blessed to this marriage; Randy, Pat & Damian. Helen and Robert lived their entire lives in Lexington. She spent many years working at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington and prior to that was able to be home with the boys and do some housekeeping. Helen’s hobbies included reading, quilting, camping and listening to the Big Joe Polka Show. She enjoyed playing, singing and dancing to music with her family. Helen’s family were her pride and joy. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her three sons: Randy (Brenda) Schwarz of Lexington, Nebraska Pat (Pam) Schwarz of Aurora, Colorado Damian (Linda) Schwarz of Kearney, Nebraska Two sisters: Harriet Fletcher of Lexington, Nebraska Shirley (Gene) Harris of Colorado Twelve grandchildren: Adam Schwarz, Brett Schwarz, Brandon (Courtney) Schwarz, Brandi Schwarz, Kresha Schwarz, Kenny (Adrienne) Schwarz, Lance Schwarz, Matt (Lisa) Hinds, Nate Schwarz, Sarah Schwarz, Travis Edwards & Tyler Schwarz Eight great-grandchildren Helen was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Neal Nollette, officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at 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 family for later designation.