Christine “Chris” Rose Schwartz, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 am, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Edward “Slick” and Isabelle “Izzy” (nee Scheltgen) Bendorf on April 15, 1960 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Chris married Michael E. Ludwig on April 12, 1986 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on August 3, 2001. She then married Steve Schwartz on November 12, 2004 in Chester, Illinois; he survives.
She had worked as a secretary for the Regional Office of Education for over 10 years.
Chris was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Chris also enjoyed bowling, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, college basketball and any sport that involved her children or grandchildren.
Survivors:
Husband:
Steve Schwartz Chester, IL
5 Children:
Ashlee (Lucas) Nanney Chester, IL
Brooke (Devin) McKinney Chester, IL
Kaley (Steve) Laramore Chester, IL
Christopher (Natasha) Schwartz Dupo, IL
Jason Schwartz Waterloo, IL
4 Siblings:
Barbara (Jack) Abernathy Perryville, MO
Anita Chandler Chester, IL
Lois Wingerter Chester, IL
David (Michelle) Bendorf Rockwood, IL
8 Grandchildren:
Kendall, Morgan, Karson, Cade, Ellie, Colson, Bryton and Logan
Dog:
Marley
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1st Husband and Father-in-law – Melvin Schwartz
Memorial Service:
12:00 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2025
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating: Pastor Jim Oppedal
Inurnment:
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Thursday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Randolph County Humane Society
Siteman Cancer Center for Breast Cancer
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