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Billie Jean Schwemmer

Billie Jean Schwemmer, 85, Wichita, died May 10, 2008.

Born March 4, 1923, at Marion, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Moir) Powers.

On May 31, 1942, she married Arnold Schwemmer at Marion. He died in 1978.

She was a bookkeeper for Arnold's Milk Delivery at Marion and later worked in the soil conservation office.

After the family moved to Wichita she was manager of the parish office at St. James Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances, Hortense, and Jane; and brother, Jack.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Schwemmer of Springfield, Mo., and Mike Schwemmer of Wichita; and one grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Marion Christian Church with Pastor Carl Helm officiating.

Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established with Venture House of Wichita, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home.

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