BORN

April 13, 1932

DIED

December 30, 2019

AGE

LOCATION

Crown Point, Indiana

Mary Louise Swift (nee Little)

CROWN POINT, IN - Mary Louise Swift (nee Little), age 87, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.

Mary is survived by her eight children: Mike (Char) Swift, Don (Randy) Swift, Diane (Gerald) Jackson, Deborah (John) Lewis, Anita (Dan Plummer) Edgington, James (Billie) Swift, Janet (Tom) Wayman, and Kenneth (Karen) Swift; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and brother, David Little.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Blaine Swift; grandson, Alexander Edgington; four brothers; and one sister.

Mary Lou graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis, IN, class of 1950. She settled in Merrillville, where she made her home and raised her children. Mary was the spiritual leader of her family. She volunteered her services with Merrillville Little League, was a den mother with Boy Scouts of American, and a volunteer with St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center in Valparaiso for 10 years. Mary was an excellent cook and baker. Everyone enjoyed her pies and cakes, especially the coffee clutch at Crown Point Christian Village. Mary had made quilts for every grandchild, great-grandchild and great-great grandchild.

Mary will be greatly missed by her devoted children, grandchildren, and everyone who knew her.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM DIRECTLY at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 W. Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385, with Fr. Mick Kopil officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.

Sign Mary's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219) 663-2500.

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Brad & Pam Langbehn

January 02, 2020 | Hebron, IN | Classmate

It is a sad day. She has gone home after a job so very well done here. She has left this world a better and more beautiful place than when she arrived. Mary Swift was a role model for me growing up when I was young. I spent a lot of time with her family as her daughter, Anita, was and still is my best friend. She always had something baking in the oven. I have such wonderful and warm memories of her. All of her children are amazing to this day! She had a heart of gold. She is truly a saint!!

Sharon (Pheanis) Goodall

January 02, 2020 | Chesterton, IN | Friend

We know Mary is now enjoying her reward for being the wonderful person she was. We moved across the street from her in Valparaiso, where she resided for another 15 years or so. We became good friends and collected each other's newspapers and mail whenever we were away for a few days. On a couple occasions, I was able to go over and close her garage door when she left and forgot to put it down. And what a wonderful cookie baker she was. We always knew we were in for a treat at Christmas...

Lee & Barb Ranger

January 02, 2020 | Valparaiso, IN | Neighbor

Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julie Wrigley

January 01, 2020 | Crown Point, IN | Friend

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa McConnell (Beach)

January 01, 2020 | Tarpon Springs, FL | Friend

May God bless you & your families at this most difficult time.

Robert & Laura Morrison

December 31, 2019 | Valparaiso, IN | Friend

So very sorry to the family , such a nice lady , your bank friend , Landa

Landa Chaffer

December 31, 2019 | Griffith

Enjoy Gods reward for you Mary. Your hospitality with Walt at your Big Barbee home will always be special to me.

Norm Johnson

December 31, 2019 | Merrillville, IN | Friend

My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends. Mary was someone that always thought of others! She was so helpful and kind. She made us laugh, smile, and touched our hearts in so many ways. And I cant leave out our Tuesday morning coffee clutches at the Village! Where she baked our desserts for Tuesday mornings. She made birthday cakes for her friends, she invited everyone to share. She was a beautiful Christian woman. She shared many devotions with us. She was an example to...

Becky Trumpus

December 31, 2019 | Hebron, IN | Friend

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