Georgia Niewald

1934-2021

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Georgia “Jean” Niewald, 86, Festus, formerly of Linn, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at her residence.
She was born April 30, 1934, to the late Herman and Irene (Schroeder) Schmitz.in Jefferson City.
She was united in marriage to Homer “Ken” Niewald April 23, 1955, in Freedom.
Jean attended St. George Catholic School and was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, the Red Gators Club and Hyway Rockers Car Club in Festus.
Jean was preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Ken; parents, Herman and Irene; sister, Sister Irene Marie Schmitz, SSND; and brothers, Jack Schmitz and wife June and Stanley Schmitz.
She is survived by son, Rick Niewald of Linn; daughter Cheryl Ham and Vernon Vineyard of Festus; brothers, Jim Schmitz and wife Jeannie of Lake St. Louis and Jerry Schmitz and wife Mary Alice of Millstadt, Ill.; and sister-in-law, Pat Schmitz of St. Louis.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Feb. 19, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with Fr. Colin Franklin officiating. Interment was in the St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. George Catholic Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.