Mrs. Elisabeth “Omi” Schwalbe, 93, died at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, August 30, 2010.
Lisa was born in Lodz, Poland on October 9, 1916, the daughter of German parents, Otto and Wilhelmine (nee: Pettersch) Triebe. On June 29, 1937 she married Alfons Schwalbe. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2002
Her expertise of preparing Polish, German and American dishes was not only enjoyed by all of her family but also friends at many dinner parties and picnics. Many recipes, especially her famous naturally fermented salt pickles, have been written down for generations to follow. Her talent for sewing most of her own wardrobe also included knitting and crocheting for herself as well her children and grandchildren.
Lisa is survived by her children, Peter and Alice Schwalbe of Kenosha and Heidi and Guy “Tom” Covelli of Friendship, WI (formerly of Kenosha); grandchildren, Monica (Scott) Lueder of Cedarburg, WI, Eric (Julie) Covelli of Cary, IL, Carina (Stephen) DeCroes of Chicago, IL, Camela (Brian) Langendorf of Racine, Toby (Valerie) Schwalbe of Salt Lake City, UT; great grandchildren, Jessica Lueder, Olivia, Noah and Ethan Covelli, Andrew and Adam Langendorf and Theodore and Gabriel DeCroes. In addition to her parents and husband, Lisa was preceded in death by her brother, Horst Triebe who died at age 18 during combat in WWII, and sister, Gretl Eggert in 2002.
A service celebrating Lisa’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Friday evening from 4 – 6:30 p.m. A private burial service will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials in Elisabeth Schwalbe’s name may be directed to the Kenosha Achievement Center or St. Mary’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
We wish to offer a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Sheridan Medical Complex where Lisa resided the past few years, as well as the nurses, doctors and staff at Aurora Medical Center. We truly appreciate the professionalism and loving care extended to not only Omi but to our family as well.
Chris Remington says
I remember ‘Omi’ fondly even though it has been more than 25 years since I last saw her. My thoughts are with your family.
Joyce & Ozzie Sorensen says
Words cannot express the sorrow and sympathy felt for your family with the loss of Omi. Hoping the memories you cherish of her will help to ease the burden of your loss. We’re thinking of you at this time and wishing you comfort and peace. Extending our sincere sympathy and friendship.
djgensicke@yahoo.com says
Peter and Alice so sorry for your loss We know how much “Omi” meant to your family. Sincerely, Pat and Dave Gensicke
Sandy says
Lisa was my roommate at Sheridan Medical Complex.We was roommates for 16 days. She was a very beautiful happy person. She would be singing all the time. She was trying to teach my Granddaughters German. They loved her too.She will be very much missed. All my sympathy to the whole family but to Peter & Alice speciality. God Bless you all.
Carol Sink says
Heidi,Guy, Peter, Alice & family, It is with a sad heart that I can’t be with you during this time. I have great memories of Omi. Please give our love to all the family and I will be in touch shortly. Sometimes the miles between us are far apart. Love to all. Gib and Carol Sink
Mary Lou and Ray Potenziani says
Peter, Alice and Family, So sorry to read about your loss. We told Susan and she also sends her sympathy since she has many wonderful memories of Omi and Opa. We send you our sympathies and thoughts and prayers. Mary Lou and Ray Potenziani
Marilyn Richter says
To all of Omi’s family. I an sending sincere sympathies to each of you. I know the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, is hard for each of you. Hope that the many memories you have of Omi will help you through this very difficult time. We will be thinking of you and wishing you peace. Sorry we weren’t able to make it to the funeral home Friday night. Marilyn and Ward