SCHWAB, Agnes (Aggie) Christine

(Maiden Name: Madsen)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 08/07/2015 Agnes “Aggie” Christine Schwab, 92, of Lakeside and formerly of Guthrie Center, Iowa, died Aug. 2, 2015, at Solterra Senior Living with her loving family by her side. Aggie was born Dec. 14, 1922, on the family farm in Guthrie Center, Iowa, to Conrad and Kristine (Lauridsen) Madsen. She attended country school in Guthrie County and graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1940. On Jan. 4, 1942, she married Stewart “Stu” Schwab at the family farm house West of Guthrie Center. Shortly after they were married, Stu was called to serve his country during WWII. Aggie worked for Randolph Creamery and Production Credit Association, both in Guthrie Center. Later on she worked as Guthrie Center School Board secretary and retired after 14 years in 1981. Aggie was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Gleaners Chapter 109, having served as worthy matron, and a member of the United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center. She will be most remembered for her love for her family and friends, her joy of cooking and her sense of humor. She is survived by daughters Connie (Jerry) Bergstrand of Show Low and Janel (Ken) Miller of Prescott Valley; grandchildren Beth (Charlie) Marsh, Mark (Julie) Glade, Anneka Bergstrand and Lauren Bergstrand; great-grandchildren Devin, Hunter and Tanner Marsh, Samantha Haley and Katie Glade; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Kristine, and brothers Mads, Carl and Elvin. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Solterra Senior Living in Lakeside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Order of the Eastern Star Gleaners Chaperter 109 in Guthrie Center, Iowa, or to the United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit wwww.owenslivingstonmortuary.
Posted by Sharla on August 08, 2015

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