Catherine Schwarz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Catherine Schwarz of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Catherine Schwarz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Mervyn Kaeding; her granddaughter Alayna Goetz; and her sister Deanna Kaeding. She is survived by: her mother Marianna Kaeding (Vaughn); her husband Bob; her daughters, Jackie Gerling (Broch), Jamie Bond (Victor) and Jodie Goetz (Paul); her grandchildren, Kaedin, Braylin Bond, Tessa Gerling, Addison, Preston and Aubrey Goetz; and her sisters, Judy Schwarz (Ron), Lori Kietzman (Bruce) and Shelly Harrell (Tom).
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa (800 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350). A Mass was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (303 S Division St, North Utica, IL 61373). A graveside service was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the St. Mary's Cemetery - Utica Route.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the American Cancer Society. The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
