Flood, Dolores A., 86, passed away April 25, 2018. Above all she was a mother. She devoted her life to her children, their families and her faith. Dolores loved spending her time on her porch sharing memories with family and friends. She touched everyone that she met, in such a way that people never forgot. Dolores' home and kitchen were open to all and was always full of good home cooked food. She passed on her knowledge, positivity, and faith especially when people needed to be lifted up. She was loved by all and her memory will forever be cherished. Dolores leaves 4 generations her selflessness, strength, wisdom, and a sweet tea recipe to challenge all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. Sr. and Catherine B. Schwaniger; and brothers, Arthur Schwaniger Jr., John Marvin Schwaniger, and Charles Schwaniger.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kenneth C. Flood (Cynthia), Dee Carpenter (Ricki), Theresa Flood (James), and Patrick Flood; grandchildren, Michelle Flood, Ann Carpenter, Kenneth Flood III, Nicholas Flood (Jennifer), Jeffrey Flood (Melanie), and Jennifer Flood (Brandell); great-grandchildren, Shawna Peak (Gregory), Danielle Sakai, Jerry Lee Schneidtmiller Jr., Brayden Inglis, Addison, Trevor, Hannah, and Ayden Flood; great-great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Ashlynn, and Grace Peak; brother, Frank Schwaniger (Elaine); and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at 10 am at St. Therese of Lisieux Church with burial to follow at St. Michaels Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 pm-8 pm at Evergreen Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Dolores can be made to Mass of the Air, 508 Breckenridge Ln.
