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Monday, February 16, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Monday, February 16, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Suellyn H. Schwartz, 79, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:15 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her home.
Suellyn was born on October 14, 1946 in Peoria to Lester and Lillian (Bart) Haughey. She married Robert R. Schwartz II on October 14, 1967 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother.
Suellyn is survived by her daughters, Marcia Schwartz of Pekin and Leslie (Stephen) Huikko of West Warwick, Rhode Island; two grandchildren, Cole and Rylie Huikko both of West Warwick, Rhode Island.
She worked as a bookkeeper for Schwartz Engineering, a family owned business. She also worked as a teachers aide for Peoria District 150 and Pekin District 108. She later worked as a resource aide at Tazwell County Resource Center in Pekin.
Suellyn was a longtime member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the Groveland Community Library in memory of Suellyn.
Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting Suellyn’s family with arrangements.
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