Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Nancy Powell Obituary
Nancy was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary #805 in O'Fallon, IL. She enjoyed the float trips with the girls, their family club house at the lake and crocheting Afghans. She always loved the warmth of summer and being in the sun.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jacqueline Skinner (nee Fowler); brother, Terry Skinner, sister, Linda Brenner; and a brother Ned Skinner.
Left to cherish Nancy's memory are her beloved husband, John A. Powell of O'Fallon, IL; their two children, Neil Powell of O'Fallon, IL, Brian (Karen) Powell of Collinsville, IL; three sisters, Gail (David) Strohl of Salem, IL, Sally (Charles) Ziegler of Affton, MO, Rachel (Tom) Fleming of Trenton, IL; and four grandchildren, Stephen Powell, Keigan Powell, Kaeden Powell, and Kaylee Toohill.
Memorial donations may be made to the VFW National Home; https://vfwnationalhome.org/donate/. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com.
A graveside funeral service will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Camp Butler National Cemetery; 5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707.
Arrangements entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nancy, please visit our floral store.
301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269
People and places connected with Nancy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Powell
Tell your own story about Nancy
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Nancy Powell's name
How to support Nancy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Nancy Powell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored