SCHROEDER, Marie Dolan Reith

Marie Dolan (Reith) Schroeder Sep 15, 1919 – Oct 4, 2016 Age 97, formerly of Gretna, Nebraska; passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “Marie” was born Mary Dolan on September 15, 1919 in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York where she spent the first two years of life with the Sisters of Mercy at the New York Foundling Home. She rode the Orphan Train from New York to Grand Island, Nebraska where she was received by the John, Katherine and Rose Reith family. In 1925, she was officially adopted and loved by Ms. Rose Reith of Hebron, Nebraska. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School before graduating from Hebron High School in Hebron, Nebraska in 1937. Marie married the late Victor Schroeder in 1940 and was married for over 59 years until his death in 1999. The couple initially settled in Hebron and was blessed with three children. A devout Catholic all her life, Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cancer survivor and much, much more. She was extremely proud of her family and never missed an opportunity to introduce them. Marie is survived by her children: Janet Faust (Michael) of LaVista, NE, John Schroeder (Carolyn) of Maryville, MO, and Barbara Schroeder of McClelland, IA; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, October 14th from 5pm to 7pm at the Bel Air Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, October 15th at 10:30am at St. Francis Worship Center, 238 South 6th Street in Council Bluffs. Entombment, Calvary Mausoleum in Omaha, followed by luncheon at the Bel Air Chapel, 12100 W. Center Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Conception Abbey, C/O Blessings Program, PO Box 501, Conception, Missouri, 64433-9988.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER BEL AIR CHAPEL 12100 West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 391-3900

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