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Obituary for Helen R. Schraeder
Springfield- Helen Ruth Schraeder, age 90, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away May 10, 2017 at Oak Terrace HealthCare Center in Springfield, IL.
Helen was born November 13, 1926, the daughter of Loney Park and Helen Wilson. She married Fred J. Schraeder on March 2, 1946. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her three sons, Ivan (Anna) of St. Louis, MO, Fred M. (Sheli) of Tulsa, OK, and Kevin (Sharon) of Springfield, IL. She was blessed with ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She attended St. Cecilia’s Catholic Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady High School in Peoria, IL. She and her husband owned and operated the Sheridan Café in Peoria for thirteen years. She was an associate realtor and was employed by the Peoria County Circuit Court and by the Harry Williams Law Firm. She was involved in many charity and political organizations during her years in Peoria.
Helen’s volunteer work included service with the American Red Cross and Methodist Hospital in Peoria and the Old State Capital in Springfield.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and a graveside service will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, in West Peoria, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Deacon Bob Myers will officiate.
Memorials in Helen’s memory may be made to your favorite charity.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Helen was born November 13, 1926, the daughter of Loney Park and Helen Wilson. She married Fred J. Schraeder on March 2, 1946. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her three sons, Ivan (Anna) of St. Louis, MO, Fred M. (Sheli) of Tulsa, OK, and Kevin (Sharon) of Springfield, IL. She was blessed with ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She attended St. Cecilia’s Catholic Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady High School in Peoria, IL. She and her husband owned and operated the Sheridan Café in Peoria for thirteen years. She was an associate realtor and was employed by the Peoria County Circuit Court and by the Harry Williams Law Firm. She was involved in many charity and political organizations during her years in Peoria.
Helen’s volunteer work included service with the American Red Cross and Methodist Hospital in Peoria and the Old State Capital in Springfield.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and a graveside service will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, in West Peoria, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Deacon Bob Myers will officiate.
Memorials in Helen’s memory may be made to your favorite charity.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Graveside
Saturday
3
Jun
11:00 AM
St. Joseph Cemetery
2105 W. Heading Ave.
West Peoria, IL 61604
Graveside
Saturday
3
Jun
11:00 AM
St. Joseph Cemetery
2105 W. Heading Ave.
West Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
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St. Joseph Cemetery
2105 W. Heading Ave.
West Peoria, IL 61604
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