Catherine G. Schroeder
March 19, 1996 -
October 27, 2018
Catherine Grace Schroeder, age 22 of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Hospice Alliance, Inc., Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie with her loving family at her side. .
Born in Kenosha on March 19, 1996, she was the daughter of Charles E. Schroeder, Jr. and Valerie L. (nee: McGruder) Schroeder. She attended and served on student council at Wheatland Elementary School and was a 2014 graduate of Westosha Central High School. Catherine was a contender for Central High’s Homecoming Queen. She was thrilled to have been voted the first runner up.
Catherine excelled in sports and was a gifted softball, basketball and volleyball player. She liked to fish and camp and had been the recipient of a trip to Minocqua by The Make a Wish Foundation. Catherine was an avid reader, saxophone player and video game enthusiast. Catherine had a special love for horses and when she was in 4-H, she showed her horse, Copper Delta Lady. She enjoyed soapbox derby racing and twice attended the Soapbox Derby Nationals in Akron, OH.
Catherine’s greatest joy was the times she spent with her extended family. She will be remembered for her smile and her attitude to make others feel happy.
She is survived by her parents, Charles and Valerie Schroeder; her sister, Cecelia (Tyler) Olsen; her brother, Magnus Charles Schroeder; her paternal grandparents, Charles “Chuck” and Mary Ann (Nee: McKenna) Schroeder; and her maternal grandparents, Wayne and Carmen (nee: Boucher) McGruder.
Catherine is further survived by her aunts and uncles, Victoria McGruder, Michelle Schroeder, Debbie (Dave) Bruzas and Carrie Schroeder; and her cousins, Alex, Matthew, Ben and Gennie.
Special thank you to Catherine’s caregivers: Victoria Schonscheck, Rita Rehm and Yan Ling Xie for the loving, compassionate care they provided.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring the life of Catherine will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53144.
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Sonja HendersonVal and family, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God comfort your hearts in these challenging days.
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Laura GuttormsenMy condolences on the passing of Catherine. She was, and will remain, a bright light in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
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Pat VosI am so sorry to hear of your loss of Catherine. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, niece, granddaughter and lovely child of God. May she rest in the embrace of God's love and may the angels sing to her hymns of joy. God Bless! In sympathy and prayer.
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Bettu Modrijan PolovickSo sorry for the loss of your precious daughter/granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
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Bob and Judy StrunkBob and I were saddened when we read the obituary. Our deepest sympathy to Chuck and Valerie and Chuck and Mary Ann. on the loss of Catherine
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David & Marilyn LauerOur sincere sympathies go out to all of Catherine's family and friends. Our special condolences go out to Charles and Valerie. We can imagine your pain, for we went through our daughter's short battle with cancer that took her life 15 years ago. The pain never really goes away; you'll learn how to live every day with it. Be gentle with them, friends and family.
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Marie BooherSo sorry for your loss of such a beautiful young lady. I always enjoyed seeing her at school. Sending prayers to your family.
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Shramek FamilyOur thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have wonderful memories of Catherine playing basketball and always smiling.
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Margaret PawlowskiI was so saddened to see and hear about the death of your daughter and granddaughter. God help you during this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret Pawlowski
My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Catherine will always be remembered by her beautiful smile.
