BORN

1922

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Anderson Chapel

815 North Fourth Street

Chillicothe, Illinois

W. Jean Schmidt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2012.

Chillicothe, IL – W. Jean Schmidt, 89, of Chillicothe died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Chillicothe.
Jean was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Carbondale, IL to Barney and Beulah (Payne) Nelson. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by brothers Carmen, Winston, Barney, Robert, Richard and Paul; sisters, Nadine Gill and Mary Lou Bornsheuer.
Jean married Frank M. Wright on Nov. 19, 1939. Frank was killed in action in Dec. of 1944 on the beaches of Leyte during General MacArthur's return to the Philippines. She married Robert L. Schmidt on April 10, 1946. He died Jan. 25, 2005.
Jean is survived by sons Frank M. (Vicki) Schmidt of West Baldwin, Maine, Steven P. (Patricia) Schmidt of Mapleton and Daniel L. (Maureen) Schmidt of Groveland. Grandson, Matthew Schmidt and sister, Pauline Sharp also survive, as do many nieces and nephews.
Jean was a career beautician who often volunteered her services to local programs including Heritage Manor. Along with an angelic voice, Jean possessed a remarkable artistic talent for painting and the creation of her "Santas From The Past."
While Chillicothe was Jean's home, she truly loved her stays at Frank and Vicki's summer cottage on Sebago Lake in Maine. Even after raising three sons and their diverse assortment of friends she never lost her sense of humor or willingness to open her door to anyone. Jean never met a stranger.
The family would like to thank the St. Francis Hospice personnel and express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Heritage Manor whose care for Jean will never be forgotten.
Cremation has been accorded. Memorial Services will be in Chillicothe at a later date. Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations in Jean's name may be made to Rescue 33 in Chillicothe.

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January 17, 2012

Ford and Pam Conley

May cherished memories and the passage of time bring healing peace to your hearts.

January 11, 2012

Jean was not only my beautician but a great friend. I'll always remember the fun we had in Jamaica. My sympathy to all of you.

January 8, 2012

Dick and Marilyn Monroe

Steve, our condolences to you and your family. Mothers are the heart of every family; I'm sure she will be missed. Memories of her will remain in your heart forever..

Dick and Marilyn Monroe

January 8, 2012

Ed Coppernoll

Steve and family,

We were sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed and Marcy Coppernoll

January 7, 2012

Marty&Sharon Minnes

Steve, Dan and Frank Sorry to hear about your Mom. Will miss her smilling face. She will always be remembered . . Marty and Sharon Minnes

January 7, 2012

Gary & Kathy (Caughey) Smith

Steve and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

January 6, 2012

GARY GILL

STEVE, DAN, AND FAMILY, SORRY T0 HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

January 6, 2012

Frank, Steve and Dan our Sympathy and Prayers are with you. We are in Gulf Shores, AL.

Tom and Nancy Payne, Lacon

January 6, 2012

Frank, Steve,& Danny-We are in Arizona and we saddened to learn of the death of your mother. She was such a lovely lady, and we both remember well when she had her beauty shop across from Wayne's office. It is never easy to loose one so close as a mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Sincerely,
Wayne & Rosana Benson-Lacon

January 6, 2012

Mike & Cheryl Murphy

Frank, Steve, Danny and Families, So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your memories will always be in your hearts, she will always be with you.

January 6, 2012

Dan ~ Mo ~ Matt ~

With the promise of prayers ~

Love ~ Tony & Jennifer Huette & Family

January 6, 2012

Thom Behrens

Frank, Steve, Dan and the Schmidt family,

Sending our condolensces on Jean's passing. What a wonderful lady who made me feel welcome in your home and was such fun to be around. Great memories of growing up with your family and as mentioned, the humor of your parents and all of you. What fantastic people!

Thom & Trish Behrens

January 6, 2012

Jean Weekly-Janes

Steve and Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. She is in the arms of an angel now looking down at all of us.

January 5, 2012

Marge Dell

To the Schmidt Boys and Families,
My sympathy in the loss of your Mother.
She was quite a lady, and enjoyed visiting
with her years ago when Mary Lou and I
were good friends at worked at the high school.

Marge (Schaffner) Dell
Princeville IL

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