Vicki Daily (Chambers)

So sorry to hear of Switlana's illness.  Thank you Terry for all you do and to Aimee for stepping in to help.  Prayers for Switlana as she continues her treatment!  Terry, you and your husband will also be in my prayers. 

Bob, hope you are getting better each day and you will also be in my prayers.

Vicki

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you so much Vicki!

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

I have some sad news to report.

Switlana's niece contacted me about 9:30pm this evening to let me know she passed away about 7:15pm. She needs to know who was scheduled to take her to her appointment tomorrow, Monday. 

She also wanted to know if anyone would be able to take her dog. Her niece already has pets and they don't know what they will do with her dog. I am not sure what type of dog she is but I do know she is a small dog. Switlana was talking about her dog on Friday when I took her to her appointment. She said the day before her dog kept licking her and cuddling up to her because she thought her dog knew she wasn't feeling good. Then Friday she said she must doing okay because her dog was keeping her distance from her and she laughed.

Her niece said Petersons Funeral Home is where the arrangements are being made. As soon as I know anything I will let you all know.

Thank you all so much for your kindness toward Switlana. She didn't think anybody would care or want to help her. I told her there were more people who cared about her than she realized and if they knew what she was going through they would want to help. I am glad you all proved me right! We truly do have a great Class!

God Bless all of you!

Aimee Koehn (Metzler)

This news is heartbreaking. Thank you  for the update, Terry. I was scheduled to take her to her appts. this week. Please tell the niece not to worry about notifiying anyone regarding her transportation, Rest in peace, Switlana.

Marci Phillips

Terry thanks for the saddening update of Switlana. I received a text this morning that she had passed away. Thbx for being such a dear friend. and all you have done for her. You always find out who your truest friends are in bad times and crisis. You definitely have that with Switlana. Please. find out what kind of dog  she has in case  I hear of someone who wants a dog. My grandson and wife are great rescuers of animals. They live in Lawrence. I could call them and see if they are interested. Just a thought. Thank you for keeping us posted.

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

I am so very sorry to hear this. We were such good friends in High School.  I spoke with her when I was home for the reunion.  I am shocked and saddened.

Becky Barker (Davis)

I'm sure all classmates have a heavy heart today.  Just spoke with Switlana Sat. evening and yes she seemed

to be doing okay that day. Such a shock. Will miss her dearly.  Thoughts and Prayers for her brother and family.

Thank You Terry for all you did to help Switlana.

Robert Hurley

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you everyone for your comments about Switlana. She cried and thanked me on the phone for letting people know about her condition. It really touched her heart to realize she didn't need to try to fight this on her own. She never even told her family how bad she was or they would have helped her. 

A friend of Switlana's that worked with her at NMC, Shanna Quiring, said she would like to take Woody, her Lhasa Apso. She said Switlana always talked talked about Woody and was really glad she had her little doggie to get through losing Stan. I passed Shanna's info on to her niece.

Thank you all for your kind words and support. I will keep you posted if I find out anything about her services.

God Bless you all!

Bob Hurley, I am so glad to hear you are doing well. My prayers are with you. I miss seeing you occasionaly at the Blood Drives.

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you Marci. If Shanna is unable to keep Woody or he doesn't adapt well with her, I will let you know. She may need someone who knows how to care for dogs like Woody. 

Marci Phillips

Terry , what issues does woody have and how old is he? 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

I am not sure how old she is and I think she might have problems if their were other pets in the house. But I am sure she is a sweet little dog. I think I remeber Switlana saying she is about 7 or 8 but I can't swear to that. Traci, her niece was going to post a picture of Woody. Shanna and Switlana worked together at NMC. Traci said she talked with Shanna about Woody. I am pretty sure Shanna will take Woody. Of course Switlana said Woody  is a spoiled doggie.

Thank you for your concern and prayers.

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Switlana's niece messaged me earlier to let me know that the viewing will be Friday and the services will be on Saturday. She is at Petersons Funeral Home. 

Also her little doggie Woody will be taken care of by Shanna Quiring who worked with Switlan at NMC.

I will let you know when I get more updates. 

God Bless all of you!

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

Terry,

Thanks so much for all the info.  You have done so much.  Switlana had a wonderful friend looking out for her.  May she rest in peace.

Nancy

Marci Phillips

Terry,

So glad Woody has a good new home. You now he has to be grieving also. 

Roger Morton

I am so sad to hear of Switlana’s passing. I always called he Sweet Lana, from our Chisholm JH days to the present. Thanks to all of you for taking good care of her these past weeks and I’m glad to hear that she was in good spirits as of Saturday. Terri and I are in Boston with our daughter and Son-in-law and won’t be able to come to her service, but we will be thinking of Switlana and all of our classmates as we grieve for her. 

Bob, I’m glad to hear you are doing better. It will, indeed, get better and before long you will be enjoying having that new knee. Terri had hers done a year ago and I’ve had a new hip for five years and our lives have been so much more active after the recovery period. I hope you’ll have an easy time from now on. 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

The last message I received from Switlana's niece said the visitation would be Friday and the graveside services would be Saturday, but she didn't give me any times yet. So I don't know if there will be any other service besides the graveside service. I will let you know as soon as I find out.

Thank you all for your wonderful responses. 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

I just checked my email for the first time today. I received Switlana's Obituary notice from Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. I guess her niece told me the wrong funeral home. I shared it to facebook. 

Visitation will be Friday, August 31st, at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, between 1:00-8:00 P.M. The family will be there from 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Graveside services and interment will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 1, at the Highland Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, 8322 N Anderson Rd, Newton.

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Memorials for Switlana are suggested to Caring Hands Humane Society or St.George Orthodox Christian Cathedral and may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E Broadway, Newton, Ks 67114

Dennis Schmidt

It is very sad to hear of Switlana's passing, but I know she was comforted that so many friends were supporting her in her final days.  It has been said before, but I will say it again, we have a great class in so many ways!!  

I have posted her obituary in the "In Memory" section.  There wasn't a photo in her profile, so I scanned her yearbook photo. If any of you have a better photo of Switlana, I will be happy to post it. 

Prudy Hutton (Fitzpatrick)

Rest in Peace with your dear Stan sweet sweet Switlana...

Always such a joy to see you at reunions & appreciate your kindness & sweet spirit. 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Dennis, thank you so much for posting her obituary in her profile. I didn't know how to do that. Also I will see if I can get an updated picture of her. This is what our class is all about, small things matter a lot.

Dennis Schmidt

Hi Terry and Marla,

I found the picture and have updated Switlana's page.  

Thanks,

Dennis

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you Dennis!

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Switlana and I were great friends in High School.  I remember her coming over to make cranberry-orange bread; the recipe from Mrs. Gordon.  We also had a contest going.  We kept track of how many guys we kissed, and we rated them.  She definitely won because she married later in life.  We laughed into our adulthood about our lists.  I ranked my dear Roger the highest, as a 5-star kisser.  Just some information no one really needed to know here.