Catherine Schoenecker Obituary
The passing of Catherine Schoenecker of Paris, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 17, 2025 at the age of 93. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Catherine Schoenecker or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Catherine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald James Schoenecker; her parents, Frank Rio and Mary Marchese Rio; and her brother Dominic Rio. She is survived by: her children, Susan Ventrice (Amy Newman) of Buchanan, TN and James Donald Schoenecker (Nancy) of LaGrange, IL; her siblings, Maryanne Knaack (Russell) of New Lenox, IL and Frank Rio (Jan); her grandchildren, Lucy Schoenecker, Heidi Schoenecker and Phil Ventrice (April); and her great grandchildren, John Ventrice and Kami Ventrice.
A reception was held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McKenzie Funeral Home (15618 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452).
