Mary E. Swearingen age 93, of Lincoln, passed away on April 26, 2017. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Osceola, Nebraska to Delmar and Hazel (Strain) McFadden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Swearingen and Clayton McIlwain; son, Mark Swearingen all of Lincoln; sister, Peggy Fisher of La Jolla, California. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln. No visitation, cremation. Memorials may be directed to First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln City Libraries or Central Asia Institute.