MILFORD - Catherine Elaine Schwartz, 36, of Warsaw, died at 4:30 p.m. June 12, 2010, in I.U. Medical Center, Indianapolis, from complications of a liver transplant.
She was born Sept. 9, 1973, in Fort Wayne, to Ron and Dian Schwartz, who survive in Milford.
She was a 1993 Wawasee High School graduate and was a former resident of Milford. She was very active in her community. Besides working full-time for Wildman Uniforms, she participated in and traveled to Special Olympics events and won many medals. She also enjoyed bowling, for which she won trophies. She loved going to concerts at the Wagon Wheel and enjoyed the free concerts in the Warsaw Park. She was a steady patron of the Warsaw Public Library. Most of her reading centered on pets and other animals. At the time of her death, she had a dog named Sophie who was adopted from the Animal Welfare League, Warsaw. She was a life-long advocate for animals. She will be missed by her family, friends and dedicated members of Rescare.
Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters: Ronald Schwartz Jr., Syracuse; Julie Schwartz Stroud, Crown Point; Christopher Schwartz, Chicago, Ill.; Timothy Schwartz, Scottsville, Ky.; Suzanne Schwartz, Columbus, Ohio; her twin brother, Michael Schwartz, Superior, Wis.; and Sarah Schwartz, Boulder, Colo.; 15 nieces and nephews; and a grandparent, Wendell "Bill" Schwartz, Bluffton.
Burial will be private.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford.
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Memorials may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562; or to New Hope Pet Rescue, 9326 N. CR 500E, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Condolences may be sent via www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
