Submitted by: Dan Rich

Nancee L. Swihart

Nov. 25, 1944 - Jan. 4, 2008

South Bend Tribune 1/7/2008
NORTH LIBERTY - Nancee L. Swihart, 63, of 301 E. Center St., passed away at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, after an extended illness. She was involved in the restaurant business for many years and was the owner and manager of Nancee's Café and Catering of North Liberty for several years. She was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Michigan City, IN.

She was married to Ellis E. Swihart on Oct. 8, 1994, in Mishawaka, IN. He survives, along with two daughters, Karla (Miller) Griffin of Sanwich, IL and Kristi (Zellers) (Jim) Sabinas of North Liberty; two sons, Doug Miller of Bremen and Steve Zellers stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Middle East. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, J.D., Zachary, and Kyle Salazar, Jessi Miller, Mandy and Stephen Sabinas and Trevor and Kessa Summers; and two great-grandchildren, Rio James and Laney. A third great-grandchild is expected. Also surviving is a lifelong friend, Joyce Cook Bennitt of New Carlisle.

There will be visitation or services. Cremation will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the local chapter of the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by the A.M. Manuel Funeral Home, North Liberty.