May
23,
1928
23,
1928
September
09,
2018
09,
2018
Dorothy (Fox) Schule, 90 years old, a lifelong resident of Somonauk, passed away at her home September 9, 2018. She was born May 23, 1928 to Raymond and Irene Fox on the family farm, the oldest of seven children.
Dorothy graduated from Somonauk High School in 1946. A fitting quote from her yearbook states, “Here’s a girl who’s full of fun, always ready when there is work to be done.” How true!
She met her future husband, Art, at the Sandwich Fair. They married February 15, 1949 (A traditional wedding date for the family).
Even though raising a family, being a farm wife, and holding down a job outside the home, Dorothy still found time to dedicate to her community. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, she served on the Altar and Rosary Society, and coordinated the Swim program for the Somonauk Junior Women’s Club. She and Art were also members of the Somonauk Band Boosters, helping to organize the first “Chicken BBQ.” (Art didn’t even like chicken, but he did enjoy eating Dorothy’s delicious homemade pies!). Dorothy was a fantastic seamstress and always had cookies ready and waiting.
Dorothy was employed at CTS Knights for over 25 years, rising to a supervisory position. The fruits of her labor paid off when she and Art proudly purchased their retirement home in 1990.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Dennis, David, Marianne (Bill) McMath, their children, Emily (Kevin) Shuck and Kate McMath, Dianne (Wayne) Zmolek, their children, Katie (Tim) Stamps, Mitchell and Brody Zmolek; three great grandchildren, Taylor Shuck, Gracie and Molly Stamps; two sisters, Kathryn Meyer and Ann (Ed) Stahl; one brother, Edward (Myrna) Fox; one sister-in-law, Gwen Fox; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Art, sister, Mary Meyer; brothers, Bernard Fox and John Fox.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Rev. Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL, with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank “true angels” sent to us from Visiting Angels, Sheeryn and Laura for their kind and loving care of our Mom, along with the dedicated care of Hospice Nurse, Diane Rogers. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
Dorothy graduated from Somonauk High School in 1946. A fitting quote from her yearbook states, “Here’s a girl who’s full of fun, always ready when there is work to be done.” How true!
She met her future husband, Art, at the Sandwich Fair. They married February 15, 1949 (A traditional wedding date for the family).
Even though raising a family, being a farm wife, and holding down a job outside the home, Dorothy still found time to dedicate to her community. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, she served on the Altar and Rosary Society, and coordinated the Swim program for the Somonauk Junior Women’s Club. She and Art were also members of the Somonauk Band Boosters, helping to organize the first “Chicken BBQ.” (Art didn’t even like chicken, but he did enjoy eating Dorothy’s delicious homemade pies!). Dorothy was a fantastic seamstress and always had cookies ready and waiting.
Dorothy was employed at CTS Knights for over 25 years, rising to a supervisory position. The fruits of her labor paid off when she and Art proudly purchased their retirement home in 1990.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Dennis, David, Marianne (Bill) McMath, their children, Emily (Kevin) Shuck and Kate McMath, Dianne (Wayne) Zmolek, their children, Katie (Tim) Stamps, Mitchell and Brody Zmolek; three great grandchildren, Taylor Shuck, Gracie and Molly Stamps; two sisters, Kathryn Meyer and Ann (Ed) Stahl; one brother, Edward (Myrna) Fox; one sister-in-law, Gwen Fox; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Art, sister, Mary Meyer; brothers, Bernard Fox and John Fox.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Rev. Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL, with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank “true angels” sent to us from Visiting Angels, Sheeryn and Laura for their kind and loving care of our Mom, along with the dedicated care of Hospice Nurse, Diane Rogers. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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