Mary Ann Szwanek, age 85, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away May 31, 2021 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. She was born on April 16, 1936 to Gunner and Inez (Henry) Anderson in Callaway, Nebraska.
Mary graduated from Arnold High School with the class of 1954. She worked at the café in Arnold and met Adrian Frank Szwanek. They were married August 23, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold, Nebraska. The couple lived in Elba for a period of time and lived in bunk cars following Adrian with the railroad.
They settled in North Platte, Nebraska where Mary raised her family and went to work for St. Patrick’s Catholic Schools. She worked in the kitchen for many years.
Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and volunteered at the church. She loved to do puzzles and word puzzles. Mary will be remembered as a dedicated wife and mother.
Survivors include her children, David (Mary) Szwanek of North Platte, Nebraska, Kirk Szwanek of North Platte, Nebraska, Jeff (Robin) Szwanek of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Rod (Lori) Szwanek of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Gary (Angel) Keith of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Danny Keith of Las Vegas, Nevand, James “J.D.” (Michelle) Szwanek of North Platte, Nebraska, Tara Mills of Nesbit, Mississippi, Heather (Dennis) Razes of Maywood, Nebraska, Andrea (Josh) Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Doug (Libby) Szwanek of Lincoln, Nebraska, Megan Szwanek of Omaha, Nebraska, and Adam Szwanek of Omaha, Nebraska; numerous great grandchildren; sisters in law, Joan Anderson of Denver, Colorado and Joan Anderson of Gothenburg, Nebraska; as well as many other family members and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; daughters in law, Shirley and Pam; grandson, Robbie; siblings, Roy, Dale, Wayne, and Bob Anderson, Betty Gift, and Carrie Callihan.
Memorials are suggested to North Platte Catholic School Endowment. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Reverend Jon Sorenson officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. Christian Wake Services will be held 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held noon-5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.