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Cornelia Schwendeman Obituary
Schwendeman, Cornelia J.,(Corie), peacefully passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 100 years + 11 months at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Corie was born on March 16,1923 in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Herbert and Cornelia Krul. Preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Anthony John (Donchie); brother, Bill Krul; sisters, Johanna (Jopie) Elliott Allee, Margaretha (Red) Southard and son-in-law Brian Duffy. She is survived by her 9 children, Peter (Diane), Corie Linn (Chuck), Katie Horvat, Herb (Betty), Tony (Elaine), David (Blanca), Tim (Cathy), Anne Duffy, Steve (Nancy); 27 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Corie was the epitome of Catholic Life in Old North Dayton (OND). She was baptized, confirmed, educated, married and will have her burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Corie and her loving husband Tony (Donchie) managed to put their 9 children through Catholic grade school and high school. Corie devoted her life to the service of Old North Dayton and her Catholic Faith. She was a volunteer at Children's Medical Center as a "Baby Rocker" (Grandma Corie) for 31 years, assisted in the school's cafeterias, the food pantry, fish fries, bingo, church cleaning and other fund raising projects and received an award for blood donations (27.75 gallons). Corie embodied the spirit of Mary in her own life. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church was indeed blessed to have had this FAITH-FILLED woman as a life-long parishioner. Please do not send flowers, instead Mom requests that your prayers and donations be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45404 or Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420. VISITATION–Sunday, February 25th, 2024, 3:00pm until 6:00pm at WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME,1712Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, February 26th, 2024, 10:00am at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 22 Notre Dame Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45410. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, OH 45409.
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Mary Lou Zwiesler MD
February 25, 2024
Corie was a wonderful woman. It was clear that she had a deep love for her family and her God. I always enjoyed seeing her! Dear family, please accept my condolences, and trust that she is at peace.
Mary Lou Zwiesler, MD
Alice Makiewicz
February 25, 2024
My sincere sympathy to the Schwendeman family for your loss. Many fond memories of growing up on Alton Ave.
Sharon Chenoweth
February 24, 2024
Miss Corrie was such a an outstanding lady, & a dear, beloved friend of all who knew her. Her Centennial
Birthday Party will remain in my memory always. She will be missed. (Love you always, Miss Corie)
Ron & Connie Dudon
February 24, 2024
Condolences to the Schwendeman family. Sorry for your loss.
Linda Beckham
February 22, 2024
So sorry to hear of Corie´s passing, she was a lovely lady and a great friend of my mom (Gertie Reynolds), they always had a great time when they were together. Prayers to the family and may she Rest In Peace.
Linda & Jim Beckham
Lori Anger
February 21, 2024
This is my memory, where two grandmothers are excited to see their grandchildren, Marty and Andrew, join their two love-filled and blessed families.
Lives well lived with God by their side. Much love, sympathy, and care. LA
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