Josephine S. Schwartz, 89, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 5, 1934, to the late Peter L. and Sarah (Zook) Schwartz. She was united in marriage to Melvin H. Schwartz on July 4, 1957, and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2009.
Josephine was a member of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by her son, Albert (Marianna) Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; son, Ben (Loretta) Schwartz of Wolcottville, Indiana; son, Sylvan (Sylvia) Schwartz of Crofton, Kentucky; son, Elmer (Margaret) Schwartz of Shipshewana, Indiana; daughter, Laura (Aaron AJ) Eicher of Geneva, Indiana; daughter, Melinda (Paul) Troyer of Millersburg, Indiana; daughter, Irene (Larry) Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; sister, Elizabeth S. (Samuel) Hilty; three sisters-in-law, Edna Troyer, Lovina Schwartz, and Frankie Schwartz; 39 grandchildren; and 61 great-grandchildren.
Josephine was preceded in death by two grandsons; six brothers; and six sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Albert S. Schwartz Residence, 3371 West 300 South Monroe, Indiana 46772, with Bishop Mervin C. Hilty officiating. Burial will follow at Winchester Cemetery in rural Monroe, Indiana.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Albert S. Schwartz residence.