Debra Connolly Schomer

Debra Connolly Schomer obituary, Aurora, IL

Debra Connolly Schomer

Debra Schomer Obituary

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Debra Connolly Schomer, 70, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 27. She was born on March 22, 1955, in Broadview, Illinois, to Edwin and Margaret (Kilgore) Connolly, and had been an Aurora or Aurora area resident most of her life. She was a teacher, author, and co-founder and former owner of Michael D's Cookie Shop in Aurora, 1988-1999. She received a B.A. in Spanish/English from University of Illinois in 1982, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Aurora University in 2003.

Deb was predeceased by her parents and younger brother, Mark.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas, brother Michael, nieces Emma and Elysabeth, and a large family of cousins.

She will be cremated according to her wishes. A celebration of life will be held on March 22, her birthday, with details to follow at a later time.

Special thanks to the staff at Copley Hospital who did everything possible to save Deb's life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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