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Lois R. Schroeder, 93, of Watseka

Lois R. Schroeder, 93, of Watseka passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Riverside Senior Living in Kankakee. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Watseka, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Rock) Schroeder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one special cousin, Ethel Lamie.

Surviving is one cousin, Marilyn Blew of Palos Hills, IL; special family caregivers, Judy (Chuck) Price of Chebanse and Tom (Donna) Lamie of Kankakee; additional cousins, Bill (Tonya) Lamie of Tennessee and Patty Lamie of Kankakee; and several other cousins.

Lois was a member of Immanuel’s United Church of Christ in Papineau where she at one time served as Treasurer of the Women’s Guild. She enjoyed traveling on the First Trust Bank Trips, especially visiting Branson, MO. Mrs. Schroeder loved going to musicals, attending stage shows, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Immanuel’s United Church of Christ in Papineau. Rev. Craig Forwalter will officiate. Burial will follow in Papineau Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral services at the church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please share a memory of Lois at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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