Schneider, Frances

Frances Lesjak Schneider, age 80, of Williamsville passed away on September 18, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.

Survived by:Spouse : Fred Children : Al (Ann) of Petersburg Tony (Sharon) of Williamsville Catherine (Chet) Hoffman of Hanna City Will (Kim) of Wind Lake, Wisconsin Pete (Julie) of Springfield Margaret of Sherman Fred of Sherman

Sister : Helen Sartoris of Menlow Park, California

Grandchildren : Toni of Los Angeles Allison (Jason) Ray of Riverton Ashley of Springfield Aindrea of Petersburg Demi and Micci of Wind Lake, Wisconsin Angela Westwood of Springfield

Great Grandchild : Victoria Ray of Riverton

Frances was born on March 22, 1929 in Auburn, IL the daughter of Frank and Mary Michelich Lesjak. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Bollitto. Frances married Fred Earl Schneider on April 28, 1952 in La Follette, Tennessee.

She graduated from Auburn High School in 1947 and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a devoted and loving housewife and mother. She will be greatly missed by many family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday September 23, 2009 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. All family and friends are invited to attend.

A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Sherman Athletic Club.

Rev. Bob Ervin will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House