Shirley A. Schwarz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley A. Schwarz of Grantfork, Illinois, born in Highland, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 75, on October 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frances Luitjohan and Aloysius G. Luitjohan; her grandchild Taylor Lauren Schwarz; and her sister Judith Wilke (Tom). She is survived by: her husband Lawrence J. Schwarz of Grantfork, IL; her children, Denise A. Kinnard (Andy) of Pocahontas, IL, Aimee L. Russell (George) of Grantfork, IL, Michael A. Schwarz (Michelle) of Grantfork, IL, Jared J. Schwarz (Jamie) of Grantfork, IL and Christine M. Anderson (Michael) of Highland, IL.; her grandchildren, Kelly, Olivia Hosto (Brandon), Jacob Russell (Lexy Engelman), Mason Junker, Sophia Schwarz, Maveric Schwarz, Morgan Schwarz, Ella Schwarz, Laney Schwarz, Wyatt Anderson, Nolan Anderson and Hattie Anderson; her great grandchildren, Chloe Young, Oliver Hosto and Dorothy Hosto; her siblings, Bonnie Wesselmann (James) of Breese, IL, Janet Thole (Leonard) of Highland, IL, Barb Martiszus (Tim) of Trenton, IL, June Schmelter (Dave) of Breese, IL, Marlene Vosholler (Jerry) of Highland, IL and Larry Luitjohan (Tina) of Grantfork, IL; her sisters-in-law, Emily Schwarz of Grantfork, IL and Mary Ann Frueh (Jerry) of Alhambra, IL.; and her nieces, Sue Ann Wilke and Jane Schwarz. She is also survived by her husband, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gertrude Cemetery; Masses; Grantfork Historical Society; or donor's choice.