Anna T. Schalz

Anna Theodora Schalz (Laurinas) “Great-Ma”, age 98, passed away at her home with loved ones by her side the morning of Sunday, October 28, 2012. Anna was born May 2, 1914 in St. Charles, IL to Micalena and Martin Laurinas. She was the third daughter of four, she attended Holy Angels School, and graduated from St. Therese Grade School. She married John C. Schalz May 7th 1930. Together they raised four children, operated the Schalz Meat Market in Aurora, and became instrumental fixtures of the community. After raising her children, taking care of her ailing mother and husband, she worked for 24 years as a housekeeper at Sunnymere Retirement Home. She retired in May of 1997 at the age of 83. She filled every moment of her days in service to others by helping grandchildren deliver papers, removing hardened stains from clothing, and feeding beyond fulfillment. Anna loved to pull weeds, attend band concerts, dance a spirited polka, and cheer on grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their sporting events. In her later years she was known for sitting in the front yard soaking up the sun and greeting neighbors and friends. She was a long time member of St. Therese and Holy Angels Parishes. Anna was survived by her four children: Anita Wrona, John and OK Hui Schalz, Chuck and Sharon Schalz, Peg and Tom Lentz. She had 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren (25th on the way), and 1 great-great-grandchild. In addition to her offspring, she is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Schalz, her sisters: Stella Smith, Anne Connolly, and Susan Cibulskis, son-in-law Robert Wrona, and grandson John Howard Schalz. Anna believed in the benefits of hard work, living in the moment, and goodness in everyone. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY at 9:30 AM to Holy Angels Church at 10:00 AM, Fr. Bill Zavaski will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM with the Rosary to be recited at 2:30 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our new interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Anna’s family or sign the guest book In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the scholarship funds of Holy Angels Grade School, Rosary High School, or Marmion Academy.

Anna T. Schalz

May 2, 1914 - October 28, 2012