Donna M. Schneider

Donna M. Schneider

Donna Schneider Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service on Dec. 17, 2025.
Donna M. Schneider, 65, of Huntley, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025.
Donna was born on September 29, 1960, the daughter of Arthur and Clementine Schneider. She spent many years working for AT&T, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic.
Donna found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved gardening and yard work, took pride in cooking and entertaining, and made everyone feel welcome in her home. Time spent with family meant everything to her, as did the companionship of her beloved dog. Her warmth, generosity, and open heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Donna and Jeff enjoyed their life together on Elizzabeth Street and treasured time spent with theri neighbors.
She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend, and she will be deeply missed.
Donna is survived by her brothers, Jim (Lana) Schneider and Bill (Rita) Schneider; her sister, JoAnn Shields; nieces: Alison, Laura, Katie and Jessica nephews: Andrew and Jason; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her devoted partner and significant other of over thirty years, Jeff Lehman, and his son, Derek.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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January 17, 2026

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December 19, 2025

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December 18, 2025

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Donna Dymek

January 17, 2026

Donna, I´m so sorry to hear of your passing. I never met you in person but considered you a friend. We clicked on scrabble having the same first name and our fierce love of dogs. I will miss you

Susan Sims

December 19, 2025

Donna (and her sister, JoAnn) were babysitters to me and my sister in our childhood in Arlington Heights. We lived 2 doors down from the Schneider Family. We have many fun, fond memories of Donna from those years of being neighbors. Donna was a super fun babysitter...she used to let us stay up late and watch Svenghouli (Svengooli?) On TV!! Lol!! In more recent years, I found Donna again on Facebook...and she was so sweet and touched base with my family many times...and posted very sweet msgs!! My parents remember her well and we all send Peace and Prayers and Love to the Schneider Family and Friends!!! Rest In Peace Sweet Donna ...Love, The Sims Family (Richard, Carol, Sandra and Susan).

Becki Prudhome

December 18, 2025

I didn't know Donna like most. We met on a words game online. Just by chance, became good friends & had many - conversations over the past 2 years. Though we never met face to face, Donna was a dear friend. And I am going to miss her so much.

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