Petersburg, IN – Jacquelyn “Jackie” K. Schwarz (McIlrath), age 76, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on September 27, 2026 at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana surrounded by her family. Jackie was born on August 25, 1950 in Washington, Indiana to the late Jack and Aline McIlrath.
Jackie grew up in Maryland and graduated from DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland. After school, she settled down in Laurel, Maryland to raise her son. Jackie held various jobs over the course of her life, from apartment complex manager of Riverview Apartments in Laurel, head cashier of Kay-Bee Toys in Laurel Mall and finally retiring from Wal-Mart in Washington, Indiana after 25 years of dedication. Jackie was a loving daughter, mother and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents and many cherished pets.
She leaves behind her son, Charles Schwarz; Daughter in law, Mari Schwarz as well as her grandson, Demetre Young.
Jackie was a lifelong survivor of domestic violence and it’s never too late to seek help. If you are reading this obituary and need help, or know of someone in trouble, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
As per her wishes, there will be no services held.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with her care.
The family would like to thank the staff at Amber Manor in Petersburg, Indiana as well as the doctors and nurses at Jasper Memorial Hospital for their compassion in caring for Jackie in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Pike Animal Welfare Shelter at 4224 N Meridian Rd, Petersburg, Indiana, 47567.
Jack says
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful person and friend. I had the great privilege of working with Jackie and Charles.
Charles I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort to you and your family.
Jennifer (Howe) Swartzentruber says
I remember your Mom fondly. She always gave us a Christmas present and we got to open them on Christmas Eve every year. She was such thoughtful lady. Prayers for you and your family.
Kathy Fitzgerald says
So sorry to hear this, I worked with Jackie at b Walmart, She wad a Sweetheart. Prayers for her Family and Friends 🙏🙏
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Cody Welborn says
Jackie pretty much watched my sister and I grow up from the time my mom started at the Washington Walmart. She was one of my favorite co-workers and supervisors.
Lisa cox says
I sure will miss her very much she would stop by if I was home and we would chat awhile she was a wonderful lady I’ll miss her deeply as I have no family living I seen her as a great friend I will miss you Jackie please say hi to my mom and dad I hope you got the biggest set of wings there was because you deserved it fly high my friend 🙏 💐💐🌻