In loving memory of

Frances Schroeder
April 29, 2013

Frances M. Schroeder, age 90, of 1440 N. 10th St., Quincy, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at 12:50 pm in Blessing Hospital.

Frances was born October 12, 1922 in Camp Point, Illinois, the son of George J. and Myrtle Knight.  She married Charles Lowell "Jim" Schroeder on July 28, 1946 in Camp Point, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on December 22, 1995.

Frances worked at Dayton Dowd Pump Company and later at Moorman Manufacturing Company.  The majority of her life was spent as a homemaker.  She enjoyed needlework, reading, playing cards, golfing and following the Quincy Blue Devils.  She was a die hard fan of her grandson's baseball team.

Frances was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Fowler and later Salem United Church of Christ in Quincy.  She volunteered at the Blessing Hospital Tea Room for 25 years and belonged to the Coatsburg Lioness.

Survivors include three children, Janice (Robert) Febus of Taylorville, IL, Susan (Calvin) Clayton of Rockton, IL, and Charles (Diane) Schroeder of Quincy; five grandchildren, Nicole "Nicki" Febus, Kristin "Kristi" (John) Foster, Chelsea Clayton, Benjamin "Ben" Schroeder, and Joseph "Joe" Schroeder.

In addition to her husband, Frances was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Sgt. Floyd L. Knight and Eugene Knight, four half brothers, Paul McFate, and Earl, Oren and John Knight, and three half sisters, Goldie Parn, Bertha Hester, and Edna Thompson.

Services:  11:00 am Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.

Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois

Visitation: 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Thursday May 2, 2013 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Memorials: St. Vincent's Home, American Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor's choice

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Cheri Dilley wrote on May 1, 2013:

"Sue, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family."

Ann Parsons wrote on May 1, 2013:

"My prayers are with you as you honor your mother with special memories of her."

Rick and Toni Green wrote on May 1, 2013:

"To the family of Frances Schroeder, we are sorry to hear about your loss. She will be missed but she is at peace now. We will keep your family in prayer during this difficult time. Rick and Toni Green"

Rev. Wanda Seydel wrote on May 1, 2013:

"My sympathy is with you all. What a great lady she was in all our lives. Pastor Wanda Seydel, Bethany United Church of Christ, Baxter, Iowa"