Karl E. Schoenhard, age 34 of McConnell, Ill. formerly of New Glarus died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at home in Monticello.
Karl was born August 10, 1977 in Freeport, IL, the son of Edward K. and Teresa L. (Quintero) Schoenhard. He attended Monticello schools and married Autumn M. Delaney on April 28, 2000 in Monroe. Karl worked for Laidlaw Corp, Anderson Trucking, and New Glarus Lumber Company and has resided in McConnell for the past two years. He was a member of the Freeport Moose Lodge #162, Freeport Fraternal Order of Eagles #679, and New Glarus Fire Department for six years. Karl was a people person who loved spending time with his family and friends, deer hunting, country music, and a good bonfire.
He is survived by his wife, Autumn M. Schoenhard; his son, Karl E. Schoenhard II, both of McConnell, IL; his mother, Teresa (Wayne) Wenger of Monticello; his father, Edward (Bobbie) Schoenhard of Savanna, IL; four brothers, Brian (Paula) Schoenhard of Monticello, Billy Heilman of Freeport, Justin (Andrea) Wenger of Monticello, and Luke Schoenhard of Freeport; and his maternal grandfather Henry Quintero of Freeport.
He will also be missed by his mother and father-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Schoenhard; his paternal grandparents, Edward Schoenhard and Fern Hill; and his maternal grandmother, Ruth Calem.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. , at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 1329 31st. Ave., Monroe. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 12:00 p.m., at the Freeport Moose Lodge, 601 E. South St., Freeport followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Karl's name. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. To send an expression of sympathy go to www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.
Karl was born August 10, 1977 in Freeport, IL, the son of Edward K. and Teresa L. (Quintero) Schoenhard. He attended Monticello schools and married Autumn M. Delaney on April 28, 2000 in Monroe. Karl worked for Laidlaw Corp, Anderson Trucking, and New Glarus Lumber Company and has resided in McConnell for the past two years. He was a member of the Freeport Moose Lodge #162, Freeport Fraternal Order of Eagles #679, and New Glarus Fire Department for six years. Karl was a people person who loved spending time with his family and friends, deer hunting, country music, and a good bonfire.
He is survived by his wife, Autumn M. Schoenhard; his son, Karl E. Schoenhard II, both of McConnell, IL; his mother, Teresa (Wayne) Wenger of Monticello; his father, Edward (Bobbie) Schoenhard of Savanna, IL; four brothers, Brian (Paula) Schoenhard of Monticello, Billy Heilman of Freeport, Justin (Andrea) Wenger of Monticello, and Luke Schoenhard of Freeport; and his maternal grandfather Henry Quintero of Freeport.
He will also be missed by his mother and father-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Schoenhard; his paternal grandparents, Edward Schoenhard and Fern Hill; and his maternal grandmother, Ruth Calem.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. , at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 1329 31st. Ave., Monroe. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 12:00 p.m., at the Freeport Moose Lodge, 601 E. South St., Freeport followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Karl's name. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. To send an expression of sympathy go to www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.