Justeen Schwieso

Justeen Maree Schwieso was born on October 12, 1988, the daughter of Jeff Schwieso and Nancy (Fogleman) Muhlbauer in Manning, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Justeen graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 2007 and went on to pursue higher education at Buena Vista University, earning her bachelor’s degree. Always driven to help others, she later completed her master’s degree in social work, graduating in 2021.

Justeen shared her life with Brandon Long, and the two were engaged in 2018. Justeen was blessed with a daughter, Emma, born on December 2, 2008. In 2015, Brandon joined with loving and raising her. They made their home in Manning, where Justeen was a devoted mother and partner.

Professionally, Justeen found her calling in the field of mental health. She spent many years serving clients at Plains Area Mental Health. After earning her master’s degree, she became a licensed psychotherapist and stepped into a leadership role as the team lead for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, continuing her mission to support and uplift those in need.

Outside of work, Justeen enjoyed quiet moments spent crocheting and reading. She especially treasured time with her family and friends. Halloween was her favorite holiday, a love she shared with Emma, often bonding over scary movies and festive traditions. Her heart was also full of love for her furry companions.

Justeen passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her home in Manning at the age of 36 years, eight months and 25 days.

Justeen is survived by her spouse, Brandon Long of Manning; daughter, Emma Pryor of Manning; parents: Jeff (Karen) Schwieso of Alexandria, Minnesota and Nancy (Steve) Muhlbauer of Manning; siblings: Shannon Walters of Manning, Mitchell (Jessica) Walters of Aspinwall, Caden “Twosky” Muhlbauer of Manning and Rylie-Shea Muhlbauer of Kansas City, Missouri; stepsiblings: Nick Muhlbauer of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Jason (Amanda) Michels of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nathan (Becky) Michels of Bellevue, Nebraska and Derek Michels of Alexandria, Minnesota; parents-in-law, Sheryl and John Koester of Manning and Ron Long of Breda; sister-in-law, Kayla Miller (Jeremy Wulf) of Manning; many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

Her Celebration of Life will be held by the family and church from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a donation to be made in her name.