Obituary of Evelyn E. Schwarz

Evelyn E. Schwarz, 83, of Iowa City, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Evelyn was born on October 25, 1930, at home in Oelwein, IA, to Rexford and Elise (Scheckel) Payton. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church in Oelwein. Evelyn graduated from Oelwein High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to Allen Schwarz on November 20, 1951, at the First Presbyterian Church in Oelwein. Evelyn was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and farm wife. She also worked at JC Penny's in Oelwein for over 12 years. She was a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Maynard. She cherished her family and especially enjoyed her frequent visits from her niece, Barbara and husband, John Trosper, of Orangevale, CA. Allen and Evelyn enjoyed spending winters in Orange Beach, Alabama with family and friends who visited. Her family includes her husband of nearly 63 years; Allen; three children, Debra (Terry) Ruroden, of Waterloo, IA, Diana (Scott Johnson) Hardman, of Madison, WI, and Daniel (Jill) of Des Moines, IA; 10 grandchildren, Chad (Tori), Nick and Eric Ruroden, Drake & Deandrea Hardman, Emily, Claudia, Zoey, and Ada Schwarz, and Lexy Johnson; 6 great-grandchildren, Lexi, Emerson, Jordyn, Gavin, Breckin, and Irelyn; a brother, Clifford (Betty) Payton, of Lancaster, CA; and former son-in-law, Donald Hardman of Des Moines, IA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Shirley, in infancy, and Dolores; a brother, Donald, and his son, Mark. No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Evelyn's memory to your favorite charity or the American Legion Auxiliary in Maynard. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Evelyn's family and her arrangements.