Alene Pearl Schuette

Alene Pearl (nee Vancil) Schuette, 86, of Edwardsville, IL, born October 2, 1939 in Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

Alene dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Her fudge won a blue ribbon at the Madison County Fair. She always made the family holiday gatherings special with her wonderful food. Christmas was particularly special with all the cookie baking and beautiful Christmas decorations.

Alene graduated from Collinsville High School in 1958, where she played the clarinet in the high school band. Later in life, she played the clarinet for the Troy Community Band. She was active in her children's lives as a Girl Scout leader and frequently volunteered at school parties and events. Alene was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Collinsville for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Thyra (nee Graff) Vancil; her brother, Karl Vancil; her sister, Patsy (Genaro) Badajos; and a niece, Denise Badajos.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Howard Schuette of Edwardsville, IL; her daughters: Lynn (Mark) Allard of Troy, IL, and Deborah Schuette of Millstadt, IL; her sons: Scott (Lisa) Schuette of Highland, IL, and Kurt (Chandra Kuhlmann) Schuette of Maryville, IL; and her grandchildren: Eric Allard of Collinsville, IL, Rachel (David) Bult of Alton, IL, and Kevin Schuette of Highland, IL.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with Kent Schuette officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to Beverly Farm or donor's choice.