Ethel M. Schwartz

Ethel M. Schwartz, nee Bonn, 93, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, October 31, 1930, in Belleville, IL, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her residence in Belleville, IL.

Ethel was a member of Local 12 Retirees Club, Mended Hearts Club – Chapter 226 (Blv), and New Life Club of St. Matthew Church in Belleville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband, Melvin Schwartz of Belleville, IL
• Father, Joseph Bonn
• Mother, Lillian nee Reinheimer, Bonn
• Granddaughter, Dawn Counsell
• Godson, Joseph Bonn
• Sisters:
  • Elizabeth (Warren) Hoock
  • Betty McArthur
• Brothers:
  • Harold “Hap” (Shirley) Bonn
  • Arnold (Helen) Bonn
• Son-in-law, Tom Counsell

Surviving are her:

• Daughter, Patricia L. Counsell of Belleville, IL
• Son, John (Gina) Schwartz of Wright City, MO
• Godsons:
  • Gregory Determan
  • Brian Schwartz
• Grandchildren:
  • Nathan (Lindsay Kohlmiller) Counsell
  • Nicholas R. Schwartz
  • Kendra (Justin) Schwartz-Whaley
• Great grandchildren:
  • Caleb Anthony Counsell
  • Shelby Marie Counsell
  • Skyler Dawn Counsell
• Many loving nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or VITAS Hospice.

Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, May 17th, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Father Gregory Mullen officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.