Celia Ann Schroeder, 74, of Secor, passed away at 7:44 a.m., Saturday, September 08, 2018 at her residence.
She was born June 9, 1944 in Broseley, Mo to Millard and Dora (Meyer) Baker. She married Raymond Lee Schroeder on July 28, 1962 in Chenoa, IL. He died on August 24, 2017 in Secor.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son Brian Schroeder, one brother Bob Baker, sister-in-law Lila Baker and brother-in-law Delbert Ross.
Celia is survived by one son Rod (Kim) Schroeder of Secor; two sisters Ima Jean Ross and Spatsie (Lester) Roberts both of Chenoa; five grandchildren Ray (Lacea) Schroeder, Aaron Schroeder, Brandon Schroeder, Nate (Melanie) Schroeder, Celia Ann Schroeder; and two great-grandchildren Ray and Catheryn Schroeder.
Celia has worked as a LPN for 50 years. She has been with Heritage Manor in El Paso (formerly McDaniel's nursing home) for the last 44 years. Nursing was her passion. She also enjoyed camping and was a member of the Twin City Good Sam's Club Camping Club. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Secor.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday. September 11, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Secor. Rev. Michael Peters will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to services from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in Secor cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruetmanharris.com.
Visitation
SEP
11.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church
Secor, IL
Funeral service
SEP
11.
11:00 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church
Secor, IL
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