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Phoebe Schandelmeier Obituary

PHOEBE JANE SCHANDELMEIER, 73 DURAND - Phoebe Jane Schandelmeier, 73, of Durand died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Medina Manor Nursing Center, Durand. Born Aug. 23, 1935, at home near Stillman Valley, the daughter of Burdette and Carolyn (Wiseman) Anderson. Lived 20 years in Durand, coming here from Monroe Center. Married Jack William Schandelmeier at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, on Dec. 17, 1953. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Pecatonica Lutheran Women's Missionary League and was the president's paige at the NID LWML Convention for 10 years; Good Sam Club, Inter Se; National and Illinois Wheat Weavers; past member Homemakers Group of Winnebago County and Ogle County, where she was Homemaker of the Year and the National and Illinois Gourd Growers Society. Phoebe enjoyed square dancing and making and teaching wheat weaving. Phoebe and her husband grew wheat, gourds and popcorn. Survivors include husband, Jack Schandelmeier of Durand; sons, John (Sue) Schandelmeier of Roscoe, Bruce (Karen) Schandelmeier of Winnebago and Wayne (Lisa) Schandelmeier of Millbury, Mass.; daughter, Wendy (David) Johnson of Rockford; nine grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; and sister, Bonnie Rapp of Sparta, Wis. Predeceased by parents. Funeral ceremonies at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in St. John's Lutheran Church, 1301 Jackson St., Pecatonica, with Pastor Terry Theiss officiating. Burial in Laona Township Cemetery, Durand. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in St. John's Lutheran Church in Pecatonica, also from 10 a.m. to time of service Tuesday. McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main St., Durand, assisted the family. Visit mccorklefuneral home.com to send online condolences.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12, 2008.

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John & Shirley Johnson

December 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ron and Julie Lentz

December 8, 2008

Sending our condolences to Jack and his family. We have good memories of Phoebe when she lived in Monroe Center. She was indeed, always happy and smiling. Such a good person.

Ron & Sandy Blackwell

December 8, 2008

Our condolences to the Schandelmeier family. We got aquainted at Concordia and then again in Durand.

Doris & Butch DeVries

December 8, 2008

Dear Jack and Family,
We remember all the good times we had square dancing with you and Phoebe and the Merry Mixers. You have our sincere sympathy and prayers.

Melody & Ed Campbell

December 8, 2008

Bruce and family, We are very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our memories help us get through times like this. Share them with your family.........

Pam French

December 8, 2008

Jack and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Phoebe, was a dear friend and my wheat weaving mentor.

Phoebe and all of you are in my prayers.

Carolyn Smith

December 8, 2008

God will be with you all as we morn this beautiful lady!
Her Sister in Christ,
Carolyn Smith

Lynn Peterson

December 8, 2008

my mom moved to Medina in April of this year and i always felt better about placing her there when i would pass Phoebe and she had such a nice big smile and always seemed happy. i had seen the decline over the last few months and it saddened me. your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Gene and Lila Anderson

December 7, 2008

Dear Jack and family. We're sorry to hear about Phoebe. Being one of the younger cousins, I know we didn't get together very much but I have always had great respect for your family and it's faith and values. Our prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. We also enjoyed your family letter at Christmas time. I know you had a great life together. I hope knowing you will meet her again gives you comfort. Gene and Lila

Al & carolynn Anderson

December 7, 2008

Jack & KIds We were all very sorry hearing of the passing of Phoebe. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. I,m sorry we can not be there. We always ejoyed your news letters at Christmas. I am glad we had a chance to visit when you came to California. Al &carolynn

Cynthia Leech-Chapin

December 7, 2008

Dear Jack, Bruce, John, Wendy and Wayne,

Please accept my sympathy on the the loss of your wife and mother, Phoebe. She provided some of the happiest of memories of my Loves Park, Illinois childhood! I remember many happy hours playing with "the kids" in the basement and yard and her devotion to the health and happiness of her family. I also remember Lent services with her and her mother, Mrs. Anderson @ Concordia. Proverbs 31:10-35 describes her Christian life but not the joy she gave to everyone around her.

Danna Ferguson

December 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pam (Leech) Katz

December 7, 2008

Dear Schandelmeiers, Thank you for sharing the wonderful woman you called "Phoebe" and "Mom" with us. I will always remember her warm brown eyes, her delightful smile, her infectious laugh, her enveloping hugs, and the love that she showed her family, her friends, and her Lord. What a truly great example of a full and well-lived Christian life she modeled for us all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Kay Glenny

December 7, 2008

Our sympathies to you and your family, Jack.

Carolyn Ferdinand

December 7, 2008

Phoebe was one extraordinary woman. I am glad to have that great photo of her

Gail and Bill Leider

December 6, 2008

Our condolences to you and your family, Jack. Phoebe was such a graceful spirit, her welcoming smile always lead the way to your spot at every gourd show we attended. We shall miss her, but will remember her with such fondness!

John Schandelmeier

December 6, 2008

Mom, you lived your faith every day and in every way. You were a wonderful witness and started us (& everyone you met) in the right direction and it encourages us to stay very involved with our congregations. I thank Jesus our Saviour, for giving you to me.
See you in heaven!!

David and Sharon Yarrington

December 6, 2008

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. "Yes" says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor for their deeds will follow them"
Rev. 14: 13

Kathryn Kueking (Ehmen)

December 6, 2008

It has been many years since I saw her, but I will always remember her when she lived in Monroe Center. She was a very talented, a wonderful person.

Merle and Judy Schandelmeier

December 6, 2008

Our condolences to all your family. I'm sure she will be missed. Judy and Merle

Gerald & Veva Farver

December 6, 2008

Please accept our Condolences and remember the good times we had with the Camping Club, we miss the Group a lot.

Helen & Ron Stierman

December 6, 2008

Our sympathies to the family. Phoebe
was a great example for us to follow. She was such a part of our lives growing up. All our love and prayers are with you. In Christ Alone Helen & Ron

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