1931
Dorothy
2015
Dorothy Schwarck
September 17, 1931 — March 11, 2015
Dorothy A. Schwarck, 83, of Eldora, Iowa died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 at Whitten Community Church in Whitten, Iowa with Pastor Jim Hartman officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldora City Cemetery in Eldora. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
Dorothy A. Schwarck, daughter of Floyd and Alice (Ware) Schwarck was born September 17, 1931 at Marshalltown, Iowa. She received her education in Whitten and graduated from Whitten High School. Dorothy attended Drake University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in music education. She was a music teacher at schools in the communities of Steamboat Rock, Lu Verne, and Garner, Iowa. She also taught for the Rockford, Illinois Community Schools for over 20 years until her retirement. Dorothy was very active in student activities during her teaching years, and was known for her wonderful Christmas music programs. Following her retirement from teaching, she moved to Whitten to take care of her father, due to his failing health. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was an avid antique collector, loved photography, playing the piano, and writing letters to many of her family members and friends.
Survivors include her brother, Chris (Ann) Schwarck of Mason City, IA; three nephews, Daniel (Laurie) Schwarck of Riceville, IA; Rick (Holly) Schwarck of St. Ansgar, IA; John (Janine) Schwarck of Riceville, IA; two nieces, Jerilyn (Peter) Booth of Sussex, WI; Michelle (Eric) Frueh of Ankeny, IA; and many great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Jerry Schwarck.
Dorothy A. Schwarck, daughter of Floyd and Alice (Ware) Schwarck was born September 17, 1931 at Marshalltown, Iowa. She received her education in Whitten and graduated from Whitten High School. Dorothy attended Drake University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in music education. She was a music teacher at schools in the communities of Steamboat Rock, Lu Verne, and Garner, Iowa. She also taught for the Rockford, Illinois Community Schools for over 20 years until her retirement. Dorothy was very active in student activities during her teaching years, and was known for her wonderful Christmas music programs. Following her retirement from teaching, she moved to Whitten to take care of her father, due to his failing health. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was an avid antique collector, loved photography, playing the piano, and writing letters to many of her family members and friends.
Survivors include her brother, Chris (Ann) Schwarck of Mason City, IA; three nephews, Daniel (Laurie) Schwarck of Riceville, IA; Rick (Holly) Schwarck of St. Ansgar, IA; John (Janine) Schwarck of Riceville, IA; two nieces, Jerilyn (Peter) Booth of Sussex, WI; Michelle (Eric) Frueh of Ankeny, IA; and many great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Jerry Schwarck.
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