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Kenneth Henry Schaad
1915 - 2010
Kenneth Henry Schaad, 94, of Petersburg, formerly of Chandlerville, passed
away at St. John's Hospice in Springfield at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13,
2010. He was born April 2, 1915 in Cass County, IL to Albert and Lola (Thrasher) Schaad. After his father passed away, he was raised by his mother and
step-father, E.E. "Jack" Snyder.
Mr. Schaad is survived by one daughter, Barbara Jean Shover of Albuquerque, NM
and one son, Kenneth D. Schaad of Griggsville, IL, as well as four grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. The oldest of eleven children, Mr. Schaad is also
survived by three sisters, Betty Cassens, Thelma Duncheon and Selma Sharp. He
was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister.
Mr. Schaad was a member of Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church, Sangamon Valley
Coon Hunters Club and as a lifetime farmer, a member of the Menard County Farm
Bureau. He loved to hunt and fish. For many years, he raised beagles for coon
hunting. He also served in the CCC Camp for three years in Washington and
Montana.
Graveside services will be held at Chandlerville Cemetery on Wednesday, February
17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Duane Turley will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice. Online memorial
messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
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