Christian Richard Schwarz, age 16, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home in Highland, IL.

He was born on April 28, 2009, in Breese, IL, the son of Kevin and Kristina (nee Spihlmann) Schwarz.

Christian was born in Breese, Illinois, and grew up northeast of Grantfork on the family farm. He attended All Saints Academy and was currently a junior at Mater Dei High School. Christian was a member of Mater Dei FFA, as well as their Chaplain. He was also a member of Grant Prairie 4-H and St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Christian loved working on cars, trucks, and tractors; and antiquing. He enjoyed working on the family farm and going hunting.

Survivors include:
Father - Kevin John Schwarz, Highland, IL
Mother - Kristina Ann Schwarz, nee Spihlmann, Highland, IL
Sister - Elizabeth Rose Schwarz, Highland, IL
Sister - Katherine Marie Schwarz, Highland, IL
Brother - John Leo Schwarz, Highland, IL
Grandmother - Emily Rose Schwarz, nee Knebel, Highland, IL
Grandmother - Kimberly J. Spihlmann, nee Mathis, Carlyle, IL
Grandfather - Steven N. Spihlmann, Carlyle, IL
Great Grandmother - Rosemary Spihlmann, nee Fuehne, Damiansville, IL
Aunt - Tina Marie Schwarz, Mason City, IL
Aunt - Debora R. Schwarz, Jacksonville, IL
Aunt - Brenda S. (Greg) Teakert, Chesterfield, MO
Aunt - Mary S. (Joe) Jackson, Pierron, IL
Uncle - Chris L. (Kim) Schwarz, Highland, IL
Aunt - Jacquelyn R. Spihlmann, Hiawatha, KS
Aunt - Lisa E. (Phillip) Stoltzfus, Shelburn, IN
Uncle - Stephen "Nick" (Mackenzie) Spihlmann, Albers, IL
And numerous cousins, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by:
Grandfather - Christ J. "Sonny" Schwarz (died 3/5/2015)
Aunt - Jane F. Schwarz (died 9/11/1979)
Great Grandfather - Richard V. Spihlmann (12/25/1994)

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork, IL.

Interment will be at St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Grantfork, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gertrude Catholic Church or Mater Dei FFA.