Kay Carole Schwarting

Kay Carole Schwarting, 94, of Mackinaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL.

Kay was born on December 3, 1931, in Minier, Illinois, to Morris C. and Clara Velma (Fasse) Brenneman.  She married George Edwin Schwarting on September 21, 1952.  He preceded her in death in 2002.

Surviving are her children, Dan (Ann) Schwarting, Jon (Cathy) Schwarting, both of Mackinaw and Lisa (Terry) Dupureur of Armington.  Grandchildren are Heather Schwarting, Edwin (Joy) Schwarting, Adam (Emily) Schwarting, Amy (John) O’Brien, Abby (Andrew) Miller and Jorgi (fiancé Logan Demling) Dupureur.  Great grandchildren are Lena, Claire and Gus Schwarting, Sophie and George Schwarting, Jack and Kalyn O’Brien and Alden and Adley Miller.

She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carleen Brenneman, sister-in-law, Marise (Phil) Swanson, and other dear relatives and friends.

Kay attended Minier Primary School and later graduated from Minier High School in 1949.  She excelled in school and cheered for her school sports.  She attended Illinois State University and then worked for Greene Farm Management in Peoria. 

After she and George married, they lived in Peoria for a few years but the farm called them back.  They moved to Mackinaw and began their life of farming which lasted over 50 years.  Kay dedicated herself to helping with the farm and caring for her family.  She loved the country.

Kay was a member of the United Church of Christ in Minier which her ancestors helped start years ago and where she served on many committees.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and The Sewing Club; she so enjoyed her monthly outings with the ladies.

Kay loved watching hummingbirds, antiquing with friends, shopping, and going dancing with George.  She was devoted to her family and thoroughly enjoyed going to various celebrations, ball games, trips, dining out, and just spending time with them whenever possible. 

Kay will be remembered for her beautiful smile, sweet demeanor and on occasion her quick wit.  She will be missed by family and friends. She led a full life, and she is rejoicing with Jesus now.

The family wishes to thank all her care takers when she was at home, the Villas of Hollybrook in Morton and Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton for their excellent care.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 9:30am at the United Church of Christ in Minier with the funeral following at 11:00am. Burial will be at the Minier Cemetery in Minier.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Minier Rescue Squad; Mackinaw Rescue Squad; or The Women of St. John’s United Church of Christ.

You are loved forever-Romans 8:38-39 

You have been a beautiful example of God’s Love-Proverbs 31

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