Kristine S. Schwendt, Nee Swano

Kristine S. Schwendt, nee Swano, age 71, of Brookfield. beloved wife of 52 years to Edwin Schwendt; loving mother of Jill (William) Pruett, Thomas (Eileen) Schwendt and Susan (Michael) Hull; cherished grandmother of Emma Pruett, Erich Pruett, Evan Pruett, Kevin Schwendt and Colin Schwendt; treasured sister of Peter (Fran) Swano, William (Linda) Swano, Ann (Russell) Jablonski, and Kay (Michael) Rosati; also survived by many nieces and nephews; Kris was co-owner of Heart's Desire Antiques for 22 Years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, antiquing and dining out. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 3 South, Riverside, IL 60546-2207. Private cremation at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com