Elizabeth Jane Dieterich

Elizabeth Jane (Swinnea) Dieterich, 92, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Waco.

Jane was born in Falls County, Texas, on October 30, 1933, to Albert and Eunice Swinnea. She graduated from Marlin High School in 1950 and married C.L. “Rabbit” Dieterich on September 1, 1951. Together, Jane and Rabbit welcomed three children and built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. Jane worked for Southwestern Bell for many years until her retirement.

Through her unwavering faith and daily prayers, she built a beautiful foundation for her family. Jane enjoyed dancing, traveling, gardening, and shopping; especially for shoes. She cherished her family’s life on the farm and loved hosting Sunday lunches after church.

Jane is survived by her children and their spouses: Michael and Susan Dieterich; Deena and Tommy Tobias; and Teresa and Dennis Koester.

She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren and their families: Timothy and Shonna Tobias and their children, Claire and Cole; Jonathan and April Tobias and their daughter, Grace; Matthew and Amy Tobias and their children, Kylie, Reid, and Haden; Eric and Larissa Dieterich; Kyle and Lilia Dieterich and their children, Emilie, and Leona; and Kristin and Michael Rushing and their children, Audrey and Benjamin.

Jane is further survived by her sisters and sisters-in-law, Ann Duke, Carolyn Alvarnas, Joyce Swinnea, and Kris Swinnea, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C.L. “Rabbit” Dieterich; her parents, Albert and Eunice Swinnea; her parents-in-law, Leo and Meta Dieterich; her brothers, John Swinnea and Sully Swinnea; her sisters-in-law, Laverna Pursche, Jeanette Bennett, and Bonnie Swinnea; and her brothers-in-law, Curtis Dieterich, R.D. Pursche, and Danny Alvarnas.

A service to celebrate Jane’s beautiful life will be held on June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Riesel, Texas. Her six grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Ascension Providence Village for the compassionate care and kindness they provided throughout the many years Jane called it home.

Jane’s legacy of faith, love, hospitality, and devotion to family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.