Marion Joan Schwemin
Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Fassbender Funeral Home, 622 N. Third Street, Marquette, MI 49855
Services:
Thursday, February 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Fassbender Funeral Home
MARQUETTE – Marion Joan (Peterson) Schwemin, age 83, of 407 Blemhuber Avenue, Marquette, entered eternal life Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2012, at her home, with her loving children at her side. Born August 1, 1928 in Marquette, a daughter of Charles and Ethel (Fagerberg) Peterson, Marion attended the John D. Pierce School and graduated from the Graveraet High School in 1946. She worked for a time as an operator with Michigan Bell Telephone and, on November 1, 1947, married Everett E. “Pete” Schwemin at St. Peter Cathedral. The couple purchased their home on Blemhuber Avenue and raised their family there while Marion continued working at Michigan Bell. She was later employed by the Northwoods Supper Club and then the Garden Room Restaurant as a baker in their kitchen operations. She retired in 1986. The Schwemin home was the center of activity for many years for not only Marion, Pete, and children, but for an extended family as well. Family holiday celebrations were festive and included everyone. Weekly Friday night card games were always high-spirited affairs with the children often complaining not being able get to sleep because of the antics of their parents, aunts, uncles, and friends. Pete and Marion were very devoted to their children and weekend trips to the family camp on 16 Mile Lake near Chatham were adventures to be looked forward to. Marion enjoyed knitting, reading, and, in later years, visiting the casino. She made herself available to her children and grandchildren, always putting them first before herself. A loving mother, proud grandma, great-grandma, and friend, she is survived by her children, Michael (Beth) Schwemin of Harvey, Gregory (Carol) Schwemin of Muskegon, Paul Schwemin of Marquette, Mark (Vickie) Schwemin of Beaver Grove, and Debra (Joe) Gregorich of Ishpeming; her wonderful grandchildren, Matt (Tana), Andy, Michelle, Sam (Carissa), Randy (fiancée, Dave), Chelsea, Megan, and Brennen Schwemin; great-grandchildren, Merrick, Ayla, Reegan, Mason, and Zachary; her in-laws, Anna (Robert) Fletcher, Ardell Schwemin, Richard (Joanne) Schwemin, and Dennis (Roseann) Keller all of Marquette; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her husband, “Pete” in 2001; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Ivan Hansen, Irene and Albert Howard, Helen and Dean Herrick; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Blanche Peterson, Lowell and Geraldine Peterson, and Charles Peterson. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday, February 2, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Services will follow at 1:00 pm with Rev. Leon Jarvis, Marquette General Hospital chaplain presiding. Inurnment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Marion’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary escorts. Condolences may be expressed online at www.fassbenderfuneralhome.com
CONDOLENCES
Beth, Mike, Sammy and Randy: I am very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all. God Bless! - 01.30.2012
From Gretchen Green - Flag as inappropriateTo all of Marion's family we are so sorry for your loss. Marion was a very good friend and will be missed. - 01.30.2012
From Charlie and Deb Schlehuber - Flag as inappropriateTo all of Marion's family we are so sorry for your loss. Marion was a very good friend and will be missed. - 01.30.2012
From Charlie and Deb Schlehuber - Flag as inappropriateHello Paul i am sorry to hear of your mother's passing thinking of you in this time of your loss. JOE - 01.30.2012
From Joe Musolf - Flag as inappropriateTo Marion's Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to get to know Marion over the last 7 years. We shared a lot of laughs, she had a great sense of humor! She was always smiling. I will truly miss her. Kris (Marquette Internal Medicine. - 01.30.2012
From Kris Gaboury - Flag as inappropriateWe are very sorry on hearing of Marion's passing and of your loss . Marion was a wonderful person and will be missed - 01.30.2012
From Tony & Dorothy Cline - Flag as inappropriateWe are truly sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to see Marion's smiling face every time she was in the office. She will be missed. - 01.31.2012
From Dr. Hedi Johnson and staff at Superior Eye - Flag as inappropriateGreg and Carol, My sympathy to you and your family. - 01.31.2012
From Lydia Marie Fowler - Flag as inappropriateMark and family, I very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful lady! You, Brennen and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. - 01.31.2012
From Chris Richards - Flag as inappropriateMark and family, you have my deepest condolences on your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. - 01.31.2012
From Andy Griffin - Flag as inappropriateTo The Schwemin Family, Your Mom was such a great person. I'll never forget asll the fun we had growing up and playing in your yard. Your parents were both a class act! My Sympathy, Linda Smith - 01.31.2012
From Linda Smith - Flag as inappropriateMark and Schwemin family-Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a great lady. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - 01.31.2012
From Reddog - Flag as inappropriateWe would like to offer our condolences to the family of Marion Schwemin on her passing. - 02.01.2012
From Bruce and Jean Paquette - Flag as inappropriatePaul, Mark, Debbie and family, I send you my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cherish the memories that you have as you will find great comfort in them. - 02.01.2012
From Deb Dupras - Flag as inappropriateTo Marion's family; we are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely lady. Matt has many fond memories of her, as well as the family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult and sad time. - 02.01.2012
From Matt and Anne Wood - Flag as inappropriateTo all of Marions family, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady, I remember her when we were kids, I never saw your mom without a smile on her face. She will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayer's. - 02.02.2012
From Mary Parker & John Reider - Flag as inappropriateTo Anna Fletcher & Joanne Schwemin, my deepest condolances to you & your family on your loss. You may not remember me, but I was a student at Bothwell M.S. from '78 to 81. I helped Anna in the kitchen during lunch-& ironically knew my grandma Margaret Dishno, & remember Joanne as the hall monitor there. God Bless! - 02.05.2012
From Michael Dishno - Flag as inappropriateDear Greg, Carol and family we are so very sorry for the loss of your mother/ grandmother,great grandmother. Our prayers are with you at this time. - 02.09.2012
From Jo Ann & Greg McQuiggin - Flag as inappropriate