Althae Mae Schellhorn

Althae Mae Schellhorn obituary, St. Joseph, MO

Althae Mae Schellhorn

Althae Schellhorn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Jan. 9, 2024.
Althae Mae (Combs) Schellhorn, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born January 27, 1933 in Fremont, NE, daughter of Hazel and Hobert Combs. She graduated from Eagleville High School and later Cosmetology School. Althae was a homemaker for many years, and she also worked at the Snow White Restaurant, a Bookkeeper at Seitz Packing, and later obtained her Realtor License and worked as a Realtor for several years. She had previously enjoyed knitting, and she was a league bowler. She enjoyed spending her time working crossword puzzles and having a cup of coffee with her friends. Althae was a member of the Copeland Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, and enjoyed reminding those who came through her door of His love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edward Schellhorn, son, Chris Goodwin, step-children, John Schellhorn and Tammy Rich, sister, Ardath Yates, and brother, Warren "Butch" Combs.
Survivors include: children, Roger (Susie) McLain of Indian Lake, OH, Cathy (Steve) England of St. Joseph, Kevin Goodwin of St. Joseph, Calvin Goodwin of St. Joseph, Connie Pullins of St. Joseph, sister, Marilyn Thompson of Grant City, MO, step-children, Dennis (Kathy) Schellhorn, Jerry (Julie) Schellhorn, Sam Schellhorn, and Kim (Keith) Fowler, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Ms. Schellhorn has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, January, 27, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Copeland Baptist Church. An Inurnment will be at a later date at Allendale Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association.
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