Mildred G. “Millie” Schwartz
Millie G. Schwartz age 85, of 2626 Cedar St. died on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Blessing Hospital.
She was born March 30, 1929 in Quincy, a daughter of Clement and Emma (Niehaus) Greving. Millie married Ralph O. Schwartz on June 18, 1955 in Quincy’s St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and he survives. Millie was primarily a homemaker, and had worked years ago at Illinois Bell Telephone and as a beauty operator.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, and a lifelong member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Millie was a talented needle worker, doing embroidery and cross stitch along with her friends as a member of “The Happy Hookers”.
She also liked playing cards, camping and traveling. The annual family trips to Red Camp in Minnesota and the winters she and Ralph spent in Mission, TX were something she always looked forward to.
In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Don (Sue) Schwartz; Debbie (Rick) Terwelp; Mike (Vivian) Schwartz; Ronald Schwartz all of Quincy; Greg (Cheryl) Schwartz of Solon, OH; Gina (Brian) VonderHaar of Quincy. Two Sisters, Dolores “Dee” (Rollie) Thomas of Quincy and Joyce Scheets of Jacksonville, IL; Grand children: Dr. Andrew Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Amanda Schwartz, P.A., Angela Sloan, Aaron Schwartz, Amber Wheeler, Amy Van Bastian, Tawnya Sparrow, Trent Terwelp, Travis Terwelp, Tiffany Smith, Tanner Terwelp, Michelle Schwartz, Christopher Schwartz, Stephanie Musolino, Kayla, Logan and Emily Schwartz, Krystle and Matt VonderHaar. 12 Great grandchildren and two more due in 2015.
Many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers Paul, Herbert, Earl, Melvin & Jerome, two sisters Florence Clark of California and Virginia “Ginny” Greving, a granddaughter Melissa Schwartz in infancy; a grandson, Keith Schwartz, and several nieces & nephews, great-nieces & nephews and one great-great niece.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m by Rev. Don Blaeser, O.F.M.in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Parish Center or to Blessing Foundation for Hospice. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Our thoughts are with the family. So sorry for your loss. She is in a better place now. Surrounded by people she loves and waiting for those that will be with her later. She was a sweet lady and was a good mother who helped raise a great family. The love she gave is now being passed down to all her children and grandchildren and will continue. Could not have a more lasting legacy.
We are thinking of you!!! Lots of love!!!
Greg and family, We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in our prayers.
Millie, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You were loved and will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, of your great loss.
Ralph, Don and Family – I’m sorry for your loss – I wish you peace
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Millie is whole and happy now, with friends and relatives. Keep the good memories close. Losing someone near the holidays is especially tough.
My Aunt Millie was a very special lady. We will all miss you. Look in on us from time to time from heaven.