Benedict Schwarz II Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Benedict Schwarz II of Elgin, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 22, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Benedict may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Benedict touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. William A. Schwarz and Marie V. Schwarz. He is survived by: his wife Andrea L. Schwarz; his daughter Angela Matijevic (Robert); his grandchildren, Alexis Matijevic and Nicholas Matijevic (Jailene); his sister Valerie Neary (Jim); and his nephews, David Neary (Kathy) and William Neary (Dori).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Crisis Center in Elgin or the Conservation Foundation.
