Carol J. Schade, 65, of New Munster, passed away on April 26, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Carol was born on Aug. 19, 1959, to Jeanette E. (nee Weber) and James G. Brown in Burlington, where she was raised. She graduated from Burlington High School and worked at Reineman’s Hardware for many years. Carol married her loving husband, the late Willard Schade, on April 27, 1985. She was an avid NASCAR fan along with her husband and son. She loved to feed and watch the birds. Carol made numerous blankets for the Children’s Hospital.
Carol was not only a very caring woman; she was also a very strong one, which is shown by being a 23-year cancer survivor.
Carol is survived by her siblings, Judy (Tom) Firkus, Tom (Diane) Brown, and Joan Brown; her stepchildren, Doreen Kamp and Russell Gehrke; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Justin, husband Willie, and stepson Glenn Gehrke.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 108 McHenry St., Burlington.
Services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service. For online condolences, please visit www.integrityfunerals.net.
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