Josephine Schwach

Mrs. Josephine Ruth Edna Cheff Schwach, 79, Springfield, passed away at 4:00 a.m. Friday, May 06, 2005, in her home.

Josephine was born April 24, 1926, in Ronan, Montana to Ovila and Marie (Caron) Cheff. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, two great grandchildren, five brothers, and two sisters. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and was active in church affairs.

Mrs. Schwach is survived by her husband Clyde; five children, Clifton Allen Schwach and his wife Janice of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Olivia Marie Stiffler and her husband Albert of Springfield; Paula Lee Schwach of Kansas City, Kansas; Jerry Thomas Schwach of Warsaw, Missouri; and Karen Jo Obrock and her husband Stephen of Olathe, Kansas; six brothers, Bud, Floyd, Ovila, Louie, Herman, Clarence Cheff; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 09, 2005, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy, celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut.

Prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 08, 2005, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Josephine's memory to Ninepipes Museum, 40962 US Hwy 93, Charlo, MT 59824.