Artis Wayne Schwartz

February 14, 1961 - March 16, 2017

Artis ”Wayne” Schwartz, 56, of Sheldon, IL, passed away at 8:12 A.M. Thursday March 16, 2017 at his home in Sheldon, IL. He was born February 14, 1961, the son of Henry Houston and Birdell Marie (Clifton) Schwartz. He married Catherine Ann Walwer on June 25, 1979 in Watseka. She survives. He is survived by a daughter, Natasha Lynn (Cory Alan) Baker of Sheldon, IL; two sons, Timothy Wayne (Crystal) Schwartz of Milford, IL and Jason Andrew (Jennifer) Schwartz of Gilman, IL; one sister, Shirley (Ronnie) Leppard of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, Joseph Schwartz of Hoopeston, IL; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Artis II and James; one sister, Billie Jean Irvin; and two brothers, Raymond Schwartz and Perry Schwartz. Wayne worked at Lifetime Doors, T & D Metal Products and Pride Metal. He later worked at Rose Acre Farms in Donovan. He enjoyed watching wrestling, the Saint Louis Cardinals and westerns, especially the “Duke” John Wayne. Wayne also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Cremation rites will be accorded and a service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Wayne Schwartz Memorial Fund at Main Source Bank 323 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.