Schwartz, Anne Greco 86, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Sunday evening (April 26, 2015) at her home in south St. Louis after a courageous battle with brain cancer. The funeral service will be held on May 9, 2015, 9:00 am at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 5414 Alaska Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111. Bishop Edward M. Rice of St. Louis, Missouri will be officiating. Immediately following the service will be a celebration of her life at the Bevo Mill, 4749 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 from 10:30 am till 3:00 pm. Anne donated her body to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Anne was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 8, 1928. She graduated from Rosati-Kain Catholic High School in 1946 and continued her education at St. Louis University for the next two years. Anne started her career as a Cartographer at the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center in 1948 and worked there till 1956. After taking a break to raise a family; Anne resumed her career as a Cartographer In 1973 at the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center where she retired in 1994 at the age of 65. She enjoyed family, especially her grandchildren, friends, water aerobics, cooking, reading and traveling. She was also actively involved in several charities and organizations. Anne was married to John Joseph Schwartz, Jr on September 11, 1954; they were married for 17 years until his death in 1971. Anne is survived by her five children, Nancy (Bob) Goldkuhl, Mary Sue (Lou) Grasse, John (Denise) Schwartz, Andy (Stephanie) Schwartz, and Tommy (Brigid) Schwartz; 17 grandchildren, Greg Goldkuhl, Kyle Goldkuhl, Mark Goldkuhl, Gina Goldkuhl, Andrea Ganer, Lauren (Neil) Brown, Pam Ganer, Leslie Ganer, Eric Schwartz, Brian Schwartz, Anne Schwartz, John Schwartz, Andrew Schwartz, Gretchen Schwartz, Joe Schwartz, Grace Schwartz, and Lucie Schwartz; one great grandchild, Owen Brown; two brothers, Dominic (Patricia) Greco and Louis (Carol) Greco; nine nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Anne is preceded in death by her parents Emilio and Adelina Greco, her brother Emilio Greco, Jr. and her husband John Joseph Schwartz, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Anne's name may be given to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis, PO Box 795039, St. Louis, MO 631790795. The family of Anne Schwartz wishes to thank all of those that cared for her during her illness.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Anne Schwartz

18 Entries

May 10, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our neighbor and my co worker at DMAAC. Her sons were all friends with my brothers at St. Mary's and as neighbors. We all grew up together. A great very friendly lady.
My deepest sympathy,
Mike Ronshausen

May 9, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Herb & Jo-Ann Willis
Surprise, Arizona

ps:MSG - 1993

Barb Enger

May 9, 2015

Wish I could be there today to give you all a hug. How she will be missed! A person like your mom is always with you. I will remember her laugh and 'can do' approach to life. Thinking of you all and hoping you find comfort.

Tammy Wilson

May 8, 2015

Such a wacky, wonderful, fun lady. A real mover and shaker who lived life to the fullest. She reminded me of my dear departed Mom who was also widowed early. They don't make 'em like that anymore. We, as children of such women, can only be thankful for the lifelong gifts they have given us.

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Terri Higgins

May 7, 2015

Remember her at St. Cecilia's up in the front on the left. Remember her walking the halls at DMA carrying map prints with a big smile and always a hello. Remember her at noon mass at St. Vincent's and the many long talks out on the steps discussing our retirements. Enjoyed St. Raymond's lunches with her and her niece (Carol) and other outings. Her strength, her love, her faith certainly left a strong impact not only with her family but to so many. She is home now and is receiving highest honors because she has lived her dash to the fullest. May God Bless her children as they celebrate her life and pass on the memories and her favorite prayer (Hail Mary).

lee schneider

May 5, 2015

someone I`ve always admired,,,god love her

Laura Kunkel

May 4, 2015

I slept and dreamt that life was joy,
I awoke and saw that life was service.
I acted and BEHOLD, service was joy.
~Anne lived a life filled with joy because she was a woman of action, a woman of faith, a woman of service. God grant that each of us live a life as filled with joy as she did. Amen

Jackie

May 2, 2015

I will always hold my sweetest memories of you close to my heart. We have lost one of the most caring, strong, and infectious personalities in our family. I know you are in a better place- send my love to Mom, Uncle John, and Aunt Hazel. Until we meet again, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers! I love you Aunt Anna!

Tim Goeke

April 30, 2015

Most deepest sympathies to your entire family on the passing of your incredible matriarch!! My mom and I were just talking about your mom recently while traveling to an out-of-town funeral. She was commenting on people still living in the old neighborhood; and, obviously, your mom was prominent in that conversation!! What a great pillar of strength she was for all you guys after your dad passed away so suddenly so many years ago.

We'll be at her memorial mass and following to give proper meaning to a great woman and dear friend to the Goeke's.

Love to all of you......Tim Goeke

April 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Anna Greco Schwartz. God be with you all at this most trying time. Helen and Niels Magnusson, Sun City West, AZ.

April 30, 2015

Mary Sue, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Siefert's

April 30, 2015

You will be forever missed! Your faith, hard work ethic, positive attitude and love for your family and friends are just a few of the qualities I loved our children witnessing in how you lived your life! Thank you for being the most wonderful Mother-in-law! Love you!

Fred Schwamle

April 30, 2015

My condolences to you John, your family and friends.

Vince de la Cerda

April 30, 2015

May God keep you close in this time of loss. Our deepest condolences.

Vince and Michele de la Cerda

Pepe

April 30, 2015

The strongest, most loving person I have ever known. Love you Aunt Anna!

Vicki & Larry Brown

April 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Annie is at peace and with God.

Georgia and Frank Rankin

April 30, 2015

Anne a woman, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother and a friend to many whom I have always admired. We met her through our daughter becoming a friend in their grade
school years especially Tom and continuing through all these years as parents themselves. How often I would meet her at church and we'd pick up on what was happening in our lives.

Her smile and laugh made anyone happy when it was shared and she made the best out of every
situation and could lift your spirits
immediately. Her spirit and her faith gave
her the strength to not only raise her
children for many years on her own after
losing her husband but also to be there for them and work outside the home until she retired. Her grandchildren continued her joy for the younger generation which surrounded her with their love in so many ways for so many years and they will never forget her. She never tired of having them around her or helping getting them back and forth when needed. She will be dearly missed but always remembered joyfully and with much admiration by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She's now with the love of her life and in the presence of Our Lord always.
God bless the wonderful family who were so
fortunate to have a strong, loving and kind mother who will be truly missed but lovingly remembered.

Frank and Georgia Rankin