Rita S. Schindler, 74, of Browntown, formerly of McConnell passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1949, in Freeport to Elmer and Bessie (Klontz) Wachlin. Rita married Roger Schindler on April 7, 1968, at the Orangeville United Methodist Church and were together until his passing in 1985. In the early 2000’s she met her partner, Ronald Scheider.

 She worked as an underwriter at General Casualty for 41 years until her retirement. Rita was a member of the McConnell United Methodist Church, McConnell Historical Society, secretary for Silent Hill Cemetery Association, former McConnell Legion Auxiliary member and very involved with helping with the youth group.

 Rita is survived by her son- Michael Schindler of Orangeville, IL; Partner- Ronald Scheider, 2 stepsons- Scott (Patty) Scheider and James (Pam) Scheider; 6 step grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, 3 brother-in-laws- LaVern Schindler, Denny (Loni) Schindler and Gary Herbig; as well as many nieces and nephews.  

 Preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, husband Roger, son Robert in 1993, 2 sister-in-laws June Herbig and Anita Schindler and Special Uncle Rollie.

 Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, 11:00am at the United Methodist Church of McConnell (McConnell Community Church)

 Visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, from 4:00pm until 7:00 pm at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

 Pastor Doug Carroll will officiate the service.

 Burial is at the Silent Hill Cemetery in McConnell

 Cremation rites have been accorded.

 A memorial has been established in her memory.

 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com