Nancy D. Schwab, 78, of Dennison, IL passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1935 at Shirkieville, IN, the daughter of William and Sally Samson. She married Ernest C. Schwab on Sept. 5, 1953 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2005. Surviving are her children, Patrick Schwab, Larry Schwab of Terre Haute, IN, Kathy (Chuck) Jackley of Terre Haute, IN, Gary (Missy) Schwab of Texas and Mary Cummins and her companion, David Wagle of Terre Haute, IN; 17 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a great great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by one son, Brad and three brothers, William Samson, Donald Samson and David Samson. Her memberships included both the Dunlap United Methodist Church at Dennison, IL and the Trinity United Methodist Church at Marshall. She was a breast cancer survivor. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Sunday at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Pastor Mike Pringle officiating. Music will be provided by Pastor Bill Duke. Burial will be in the Dunlap Cemetery, Dennison, IL. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Sunday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.