STEELEVILLE – E. Jean Schroeder, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Addington Place, Sparta, Illinois.

Jean was born on July 31, 1933, in Steeleville, IL, the daughter of Wilburn A. and Nora (Bierman) Schnoeker. She married Roger A. Schroeder on May 23, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2012. Jean was a retired Secretary from Gilster Mary Lee, Steeleville, IL, and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, and the American Legion Auxiliary BBK Post 480, Steeleville, IL. Jean hosted the Tuesday Morning Coffee Club for twenty-five years.

Jean is survived by her children: Rick (Jean) Schroeder of Steeleville, IL, Lori Schroeder of Chester, IL, Debra (Sid) Rathert of Ava, IL; her 10 grandchildren, her 13 great grandchildren, and her sister, Donna (Dale) Rice, Carbondale, IL.

Jean was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Gary, brothers, Leland and Dale, a sister Arlene, and a special friend Glenwood O. Degenhardt.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. Mark Harriss officiating. Burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, where friends may call from 6 – 8 PM, and then  9:30 AM till the time of service on Saturday at the Church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL, 62288.