Blanche I. Schwerin (nee Reali), age 82; Beloved wife of the late George F. Schwerin for 63 years; Loving mother of Vincent (Laura), Nicholas (Kathy), Ronald (Mona) and Russell (Cindy); Proud grandmother of Brian, Nicholas (Katie), Tyler (Hilary), Troy, Christine, Marisa (Dan) Bolin, Toni (Aayanah); Great-grandmother of Micaela and Silas; Dear sister of Joseph (Judy) Reali and sister-in-law of Russell (Nancy) Schwerin and Gregory Schwerin; Fond aunt and a friend to many; Blanche was the matriarch of the Schwerin family and cherished moments with her late husband George during their retirement in Englewood, Florida and Crossville, Tennessee. Blanche loved to travel with George and was an avid reader, taking delight in exploring new worlds through books. She had a keen eye for home décor and spent many days beautifying their home, a labor of love she poured her heart into. Gardening was another passion of hers, and she could often be found tending to the flowers and greenery that adorned their Tennessee home, a place she absolutely loved. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park, IL for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) or AdventHealth St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521 would be most appreciated. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.