Henry A. Schmarje

Henry Arnold Schmarje, age 73 passed away August 24, 2021 at the home of his son, Henry, with his family by his side. He was born December 9, 1947 in Woodstock, IL. The son of Ralph and Lillian (Habbley) Schmarje. He graduated from Woodstock High School class of 1967. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He enjoyed spending time with his family, NASCAR, football, and hanging out at Coleman’s in Crystal Lake. Henry worked at Curran Contracting, Toastmaster, and retired from Rongo. He loved to help anyone that needed.
Henry is survived by his son, Henry (Jenni); grandchildren, Syleena (Alex) Sunderlage, Lexi, Kya, Madison, Jarret and Faith Schmarje; great grandchildren, Maverick and Cameron Sunderlage; His sisters, Barbara Leanna of Tucson, AZ, Wendy (Matt) Hooper, and Vickie Schmarje both of Woodstock; many nieces and nephews and lots of cousins, and his Coleman’s family. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Nancy Haager; his brother, Albert Schmarje and his grandson Noah Kelling and nephew, Shawn Haager. Memorials may be made to the family.
A Visitation will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Henry’s service to his country will be honored with full military honors at 7:00 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Cremation rites accorded with Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a cause to be determined. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.