Krista Schwartz, 42, of Decatur, IL passed on from this life on March 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Krista was surrounded by loved ones at St. John’s in Springfield and kept everyone awake past closing time, again. Krista’s journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind so many awesome memories and a legacy of toughness and resilience. Krista’s smile never faded, her spirit never wavered and her kind, sweet soul remained with her until her last breath.
Krista was born in Decatur, IL on August 30, 1981 to Steve and Karen Schwartz. She was raised off of Fort Daniel Rd, Decatur, IL, she attended Mt. Zion High School where she played basketball and met many lifelong friends before graduating in 1999. She graduated from Millikin University in 2003 with a degree in Accounting. She worked as an Accounting Manager for Great American Insurance Group (formerly ADM Crop Risk Services) for the last 15 years. She was an avid fisherman, often out fishing her Dad, Jared and pretty much everyone else. She enjoyed morning sunrises in the big window on Lake Decatur, fishing on the river in Florida, where she would casually confirm having the catch of the day at the bait shop with her loved ones. She also enjoyed camping, all things outdoors, watching and playing sports, live music, and spending time with family and friends doing anything she didn’t have to plan. No matter when or where Krista was seen with a smile on her face and ready to have an amazing time.
Krista brought great joy to everyone she knew, always had a smile on her face and possessed a contagious laid-back personality. Her personality was truly one of a kind, she could be the voice of reason or life of the party, and often times, both. Her sense of humor and quick wit were unmatched. Krista was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, life partner and friend to many.
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