Maenell Kathryn Schoenherr

October 8, 1955 - February 9, 2021

Maenell Kathryn Schoenherr, 65, of Springfield died at 8:41 pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 8, 1955 in Springfield to Richard B. and Geraldine (Pierce) Thompson. She married George M. Schoenherr on October 8, 1991 and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1992.

She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Schoenherr (fiancé Jeremy Watson) of Springfield; step-daughter, Aimee (Robert) Parker of Franklin, TN and step-son, Michael (Beth) Schoenherr of Waggoner, IL and seven grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Maenell worked in office administration at SIU Family Practice and also worked at Trinity Lutheran School for many years. She volunteered for church and school organizations over the years. She was an animal lover who always took in animals in need.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Muni Opera.

CDC Protocol shall be followed.

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A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Muni Opera.

Service Information

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Muni Opera.

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Gina Lascody posted on 6/16/21

Mae was a strong lady! I have often thought about her since she left SIU Family Medicine. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Helen Moose posted on 2/17/21

I met Mae when I started working at Family Medicine over 20 years ago. She was a great person and always had our patients best interests at heart. She also always worked with my crazy schedule. Not only did we share SIU, but also Muni memories from way back. She will be truly missed. My prayers to your family at this difficult time.

Deanna Courier posted on 2/17/21

Mae and I worked together for several years. She was a friend, great work buddy, and fun to be around. I have and will miss her. Prayers and sympathy to her family.

The Ellwood Family posted on 2/17/21

We will always remember Maenell for how kind she was to our family! She was a great friend and neighbor to my aunt Mary Beth Maloney and Grandma Emily Maloney. She would invite us over for dinners and swimming and was always so welcoming! I remember her always laughing. She will be so missed.

Iris Wesley posted on 2/17/21

Mae was a great friend and co-worker. She has many friends at SIU who remember her as a kind and helpful person who patients loved. My condolences to her family.

Stephanie Schoenherr posted on 2/17/21

Wil Always be thankful for you having a chance to get to know you! Miss You Much and "I'll be loving you always".

Christina Grams Smith posted on 2/17/21

Mae was one of kind, a great friend and a great person. When I started at SIU Mae welcomed me with open arms and was always willing to help out whenever I needed her. She did everything she could to make sure she was an advocate for patients and she was truly SIU STRONG. She will be greatly missed, Thoughts and prayers to the family.

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