Virginia Frances Sweeney

March 3, 1927 - July 10, 2018

Virginia Frances Sweeney, age 91, of Ubly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Northwood Meadows Assisted Living in Cass City while under hospice care. Virginia was born at home in Owendale on March 3, 1927, daughter of the late Luther and Elsa (Ball) Sowden. She married James B. Sweeney on October 25, 1947 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City. She farmed with her husband in Sheridan Township most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Virginia is survived by: Four Sons – Ron Sweeney of Bad Axe, Jerry (Barb) Sweeney of Ubly, Bernie (Mary) Sweeney of Harbor Beach, Dean (special friend Susan Mardlin) Sweeney of Ubly. 2 Daughters – Theresa (Tom) Polega of Kinde and Donna (Dale) Nunamann of Middleburgh, NY. 17 Grandchildren. 21 Great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by: Husband, James B. Sweeney. Daughter-in-law – Joanne Sweeney. Great-grandson – Samuel Sweeney. Three Brothers – Clark, Gordon and Jim Sowden. One Sister – Mildred Dennis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 12 pm at Good Shepard Parish – St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Sheridan Corners. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 2- 8 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe and Friday at the church from 11 am until the service time at 12 pm.