Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Douglas County > Elkhorn > Mount Calvary Cemetery > Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart

Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart

View larger map

Birth	:	15 Nov 1927 Malmo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 2019 Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2668991, -96.2474976
Description	:	Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart was born on November 15, 1927 in Malmo, Nebraska to Ambrose and Kathryn (Slattery)Shanahan. She grew up near Genoa, Nebraska on the family farm and attended grade school and graduated from Genoa High School in 1945. Being the oldest of nine children, Joan spent most of her time helping to care for her younger siblings and she dearly loved her pony. Joan married Leo Schweigart on June 26, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska and they were blessed with three children: David, Mike and Kathryn. Joan and Lee raised their family... Read More	Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart was born on November 15, 1927 in Malmo, Nebraska to Ambrose and Kathryn (Slattery)Shanahan. She grew up near Genoa, Nebraska on the family farm and attended grade school and graduated from Genoa High School in 1945. Being the oldest of nine children, Joan spent most of her time helping to care for her younger siblings and she dearly loved her pony. Joan married Leo Schweigart on June 26, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska and they were blessed with three children: David, Mike and Kathryn. Joan and Lee raised their family in Omaha before moving to Elkhorn in 1974. Joan worked at Mutual of Omaha before becoming a homemaker and raising the children. She took in typing work in the evenings and helped to run the family business. Joan’s life could be summed up simply as Family, Faith and Football. Joan and Lee were avid sports fans, holding season tickets to both Nebraska football and Kansas City Chiefs football. They were founding members of Stratus Seekers, a local group of airplane enthusiasts. Joan was a kind, generous although stubborn woman with a tremendous passion for her family. She savored a good steak, a hot fudge malt, a perfect Manhattan and dinner out at Farmer Brown’s. Her most favorite hobby was her two grandkids Rob and Nicole . They spent every weekend and 2 weeks out of summer together going to worlds of fun and many other memorable places. Joan passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019 at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the age of 92 years and 13 days. She was preceded in death by her parents Ambrose and Kathryn, Husband Lee, son David and siblings Betty Casey, Jean Morris, Pat Shanahan and Bill Shanahan. Joan is survived by son Mike (Carol) of Omaha; daughter Kathryn (Ray) Rosterman of Omaha; grandchildren Robert (Kandice) Powelson, Nicole (Kevin) Monico, Theresa (Jason) Pierce, Tony (Amy) Rosterman and Jim (Sarah) Rosterman; 17 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Sisters Clayre Henthorn of Omaha, Caryl Vondra of Lincoln, Patty Armstrong of Omaha and Marty Shanahan of Omaha;

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart's memorial?
Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA.
When did Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart death?
Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart death on 28 Nov 2019 in Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joan Rita Shanahan Schweigart's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2668991
Longitude: -96.2474976

Family Members:

Parent

Ambrose T Shanahan

(1898 - 1955)

Kathryn F Shanahan

(1903 - 1960)

Spouse

Lee J Schweigart

(1926 - 2010)

Siblings

Jean Shanahan Morris

(1929 - 2018)

Patrick A. Shanahan

(1933 - 1991)

Children

David Lee Schweigart

(1958 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2668991, -96.2474976

2. Saint Augustine of Canterbury Columbarium
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2582030, -96.2396490

3. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2924995, -96.2577972

4. Brittin Cemetery
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2291985, -96.2683029

5. Mount Michael High School and Abbey Cemetery
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3157690, -96.2688670

6. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2047005, -96.2050018

7. Sunrise Cemetery
Wahoo Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2192852, -96.3422492

8. Dowd Memorial Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Boys Town, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2609200, -96.1310400

9. Flower Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3133011, -96.1371994

10. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2558975, -96.1194687

11. Elk City Cemetery
Elk City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3725014, -96.2763977

12. Grabow Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1617889, -96.2059402

13. Bender Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2740707, -96.3966904

14. Thomas Calvary Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1586000, -96.2887000

15. Kobs Pioneer Cemetery
Bennington, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3453000, -96.1389000

16. Pennsylvania Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1539001, -96.2253036

17. Voss Mohr Cemetery
Chalco, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1903000, -96.1288986

18. LaBorde Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1464005, -96.2331009

19. Valley Cemetery
Valley, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

20. Hollst-Lawn Cemetery
Yutan, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200012, -96.4116974

21. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1314011, -96.2778015

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Leshara, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -96.4266968

23. All Saints Episcopal Church Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2785000, -96.0579000

24. Parmenter Cemetery
Ashland, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1755290, -96.3964250