Ellen M. Schroeder age 62 of Germantown Hills, Illinois passed away at 1:10am Sunday May 8, 2011 at her residence. She was born Nov. 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL to John and Emilie (Madeja) Kosciolek. She married Douglas C. Schroeder on Oct. 15, 1972 in Chicago Heights, IL. He survives.
Surviving are her children Stephen Schroeder of Brisbane, Australia, Gregg (Lindsey) Schroeder of Mesa, AZ, and Jill Schroeder of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by two sisters, Judy Stachewicz of Henry, Il and Jan Corbett of Ontario WI. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ellen graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1970 receiving her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology. She was a speech pathologist for SEAPCO working with Peoria Heights School District 325 for 17 years. Ellen loved her children; enjoyed traveling and was a huge Purdue Boilermakers fan. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Services will be Friday May 13, 2011 at 11:00am at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Deacon Paul Neakrase officiating. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7:30pm Thursday at the funeral home and also one hour prior to services. Cremation rites to be accorded after services, with inurnment of cremains at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria at a later date. Ellen’s family would like to thank Methodist Hospice, Illinois Cancer Care, and the Administration and Staff at Peoria Heights School District 325 for their compassion and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Illinois Cancer Care, and American Bladder Cancer Association. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com