George E. Schmitz

GEORGE E.SCHMITZ

Born December 25, 1923, age 94, of Crest Hill, formerly of Wilmette, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

George is survived by his loving family, sons, Jim (Terry) Schmitz, Michael (Kay) Schmitz, granddaughter, Kaylee Schmitz and many beloved nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, John & Freida Schmitz (Eberhardt), wife, Marie Schmitz (Guzman), siblings, Sister Charlotte SCC, Margaret Voltz, Charlotte Lyle and Buddy Schmitz.

George was a graduate of Northwestern University; a WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Guam; a longtime former member of St. Joseph church in Wilmette and a current member of St. Ambrose Church in Crest Hill. George’s family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to his caregivers, Kim, Pat and Kathy for their care and compassion.

Family will receive friends at St. Ambrose Church, 1705 Burry Circle Drive, Crest Hill, IL 60403 on Thursday, August 16th, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Entombment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Ambrose Church in Crest Hill, St. Raymond School in Joliet or St. Joseph Church in Wilmette would be appreciated. For information, www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.