Laura Schwerzler
February 17, 2021
Laura Schwerzler, 91, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 17th, 2021.
Laura was born on March 21, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter of Frank and Ascension Fazio. She was a lifelong south sider and a proud Italian-American.
Laura is survived by her 3 daughters: Donna (Alan), Jo (Bob), Robin (Dane) and her 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was lovingly known as Mama and Nana and had a beautiful style and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her loving son CPL James J. Tedesco, her parents, siblings Joseph, Samuel, Frank Jr. and Carmella.
Private services will be held.
Donations can be made to Hospice of the Midwest.
Shayna
02/20/2021
Nana,
Thank you for always being there for me when I was growing up and as an adult. I truly enjoyed all of our adventures especially going to work with you and bringing you to my VIP day at school. I will always love you. You were truly the best Nana anyone could have.
Donna
02/20/2021
Oh Mama, my heart is broken. I will miss our daily talks. I loved your voice. I loved how you loved me. I was your Tick. I will always be your Tick. I see you in the mirror. I feel you, and sometimes I am you. You will always be with me.
Because of you I love deeply. Because of you I am a strong women. Because of you I am a loving wife and mother. Because of you I love life and love to laugh. Because of you I love cloth's, shoes, and purses.
Fly with the Angels Mama, See you in Heaven.
Your loving daughter Donna
Alan
02/20/2021
Laura, thank you for the Tick and the love you gave to my family. You always told me to take care of Donna. You always told Donna to tell me you loved me. Be at peace and happiness with your Son Jimmy.
Your Son in law Alan.
Jo
02/19/2021
My beautiful Italian Mama, you have always been there for me. Mama you have the strongest love for your children, grandchildren and your little great grandchildren and we all love you to the Bella Luna and back! I will miss your call and especially when you left a message Jo give me a call this is your Mother. Please please visit often. Loving you forever.
Lisa Fazio
02/19/2021
Aunt Laura, you were such a wonderful Aunt to me my entire life, you were always there for us. I cherish the memories I have of coming over and we would talk about everything and nothing, but the best part of visiting was to sit and visit about our itilian heritage and all the memories of Granger ave. I loved walking in your door and shouting your favorite and only niece is here. Love you Aunt Laura, I will stay close to Robin
Robin
02/19/2021
Mama, My Best Friend, my everything growing up and to now. We had a wonderful life together and I wouldnt change a thing . I have so many wonderful talks we had and a life time of memories to cherish. Im so proud to be your daughter. I promise since you loved to clean house I will make sure to keep up that tradition. Dane loves you so much. Your little buddy will always love you . Im so happy you are now with Jim and all your family again.
All My Love to you mama. Enjoy Your New Life until we see each other again.