Marlene Schweickhardt of Prosper, Texas passed away October 7, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on January 26, 1943 to Alfred Mueller and Romilda (Boehm) Mueller in Millstadt, Illinois. Marlene was a 1961 graduate of Belleville West High School in Belleville, Illinois. She married the late Morris L. Schweickhardt on August 22, 1964 in Belleville and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage before his passing in 2016. As a homemaker, Marlene's priority was her husband and children. She created a warm and nurturing environment for her family, making their house a loving home.
In 1998, Marlene and Morris made the decision to move to Texas to be closer to their children. They embraced their new community and quickly became involved in various organizations. Marlene dedicated her time and skills to the Community Quilters and Project Linus, where she used her passion for quilting to serve others by creating quilts for children who may be seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. She was an avid quilter, combining creativity and meticulous craftsmanship to produce beautiful works of art (always with a perfect 1/4” seam) that were displayed in her home and gifted to many. Marlene was also a member of Prosper United Methodist Church, Methodist Women’s Fellowship, 5-0 Prosper and enjoyed playing cards weekly at the Senior Center in Prosper with her friends. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and friend. She will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her.
Marlene is survived by her daughter, Shelly Mathews and husband, Grant, of Prosper, Texas; son, Steven Schweickhardt and wife, Margaret, of Frisco, Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Gill and husband, Bruce; nephews and a niece; and a host of other loving family and cherished friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Schweickhardt; parents, Alfred and Romilda Mueller; brother, Leonard Mueller and wife, Evelyn; and sister, Barbara Todd.
Family and friends may gather for a committal service at Valhalla Gardens, where Marlene will be inurned next to Morris at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023. Please plan to gather by 12:45 p.m. at Valhalla Funeral Home located at 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, Illinois 62223. There will be a procession to the Garden of Family Love at Valhalla Gardens prior to the graveside service.
A Celebration of Life will be held on 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Prosper United Methodist Church, 1801 Lanier Way, Prosper, Texas 75078, allowing family and friends to gather and honor her memory together. Reception will follow. A livestream will be available on Facebook (details to follow).
Memorial donations may be made in Marlene’s honor to Community Quilters of Nevada Texas, P.O. Box 187, Lavon, Texas 75166; Prosper United Methodist Church, 1801 Lanier Way, Prosper, Texas 75078; or a charity of your choosing.