Alice E. Black, age 63 of Shawano, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at her home in Shawano. Born on August 24, 1949 in Shawano, she was the daughter of Mary E. "Jean" (Hickey) Black and the late John C. Black. Alice attended Sacred Heart School Franklin Middle School and Shawano Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1967. After high school, Alice attended St. Norbert College earning her Bachelor's Degree in English in 3 years. Upon graduating in 1970, she was accepted and attended the University of WI-Madison's English Master's program. Later Alice worked at the Music Library on the UW campus. Alice later returned to Shawano where she resided until her death. Alice is survived by: her mother, Mary "Jean"; 2 sisters, Mary (Tom) Callum of Wheaton, IL, Margaret LaFond of Madison; 4 brothers, John Black, Jr. of Appleton, Charles Black of Pelican Lake, Joseph Black of Shawano, Tim (Lori) Black of Shawano; and several nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by: her father, Atty. John C. Black; and a sister-in-law, Mary Black. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with Father Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Due to Alice's love of books, a memorial fund will be established for the Sacred Heart School Library. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com