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Mildred Elnora Schwab, 87, peacefully passed away at her home near Manistee Lake on October 20, 2018. She was born April 20, 1931 at home on Kenel Road in Kalkaska County to Albert and Minnie Kenel. She spent her first childhood in Kalkaska. She moved to Grand Rapids where she met and married Jack Schwab. Together they raised four children, Diana, Mark, John, and Lesa. Mildred was a dedicated wife and mother making clothes for her kids. Mildred worked at Rosepatch Labeling and sewing labels into clothing, a book bindery and local thrift store. Mildred's love of sewing led to her making and giving away thousands of blankets for family members, baby pantries, nursing homes, and anyone in need. She was a regular giver to the Shriners' Hospital Mildred is survived by her daughter Diana and her son Mark, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and brothers Morris, Thad, Albert, Walter, and Cliff. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Jack, her son John, daughter Lesa, and sister Betty. Plans for a Celebration of Life service this fall have not been finalized at this time. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Mildred Elnora Schwab

April 20, 1931 - October 20, 2018