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Wanda Schnautz

Feb 2nd, 1930 - Apr 21st, 2014

Funeral:  10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

 

    Wanda Schnautz, age 84, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Wanda was born February 2, 1930 in Frankfort, Indiana the first of twin daughters to William and Ethel (Pruitt) Cottengaim. Wanda was a graduate of Harter Township High School and a retired 21 year employee of Clay County Hospital as an admitting clerk and later a medical transcriptionist. Wanda loved her church, Flora Church of the Nazarene. She was an excellent cook and was best known for her homemade blackberry cobbler. She also enjoyed helping with and canning items from the family garden and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Illini fan.

    Wanda was first married to Norman Rinehart.  She later married Sherman R. Schnautz on October 16, 1982 in Flora.  He preceded her in death on September 12, 2002. 

    She is survived by 3 sons: Mike (wife Sherry) Rinehart of Flora, Eric (wife Penny) Rinehart of Springfield, James (wife Brenda) Rinehart of Flora; 3 step-sons: Greg Schnautz of Clay City, Anthony Schnautz of Clay City, Danny (wife Jackie) Schnautz of Rushville, Indiana; step-daughter: Pam Schnautz of Clay City; 2 sisters: Wilma Alsup of Aberdeen, North Carolina and Dorothy Green of Norwalk, Ohio; 2 sisters-in-law: Neva Schnautz and Eva Herdes both of rural Clay City; 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sherman, son Norlan Rinehart, 3 brothers (Leroy, Willis and Billy Cottengaim), and her twin sister Wandalene.

    The funeral service for Wanda Schnautz will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with interment following in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.  An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.

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Steve and Ruthie Welty

April 22nd

Our deepest condolences to the family. Sorry we cannot be there Thursday or Friday as we will be in Indianapolis. Steve and Ruthie

nancy byers

April 22nd

Wanda was a good friend--I will miss her!

Glenda Oliver

April 22nd

My condolences. to the family . Rest in peace my dear sweet friend ..

Jim and Aleta Tackitt

April 23rd

I will always remember dear Wanda. She had the biggest heart of anyone I know! Prayers for the family at this time. I know she will be missed by many!

JoyceWatson

April 23rd

Wanda was a very sweet lady. Enjoyed talking with her.

Nancy Dehart

April 23rd

So sorry to hear of Wanda' s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her during my home visits with Meals on Wheels. At the end of each visit, I would say see you in six months and she would say "no because Jesus is going to call me home". I know she will be missed but she is now home with Jesus!

Alan Buck

April 23rd

Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.

Jon and Connie Masters

April 23rd

Sorry for your loss.

Becke Hoyt

April 23rd

You have always been with me in my heart, which is cracking a little more today. To your boys, I send my deepest sympathy. May our Lord strengthen you and surround you with His love and peace. I also can claim truth to your cobbler - it was the best I have ever had - thank you for loving me.

Lenny and Marie Henson

April 23rd

Wanda was a wonderful friend and a dedicated Christian. Her testimony of what God had done in her life, was a witness for all to see. I will miss her here on earth, and rejoice with her in heaven. My condolences to James, Brenda and their family.

morris pruitt

April 23rd

I remember Wanda always being there mom and me after dad died

Shanna Schnautz-Ginder

April 23rd

Prayers to all the family!! GOD BLESS!!

Micheal W. Engelmeier

April 24th

Mike, Eric & James.... I'm very sorry for your loss Wanda was a very nice lady, who has now earned her wings. I remember meeting her several times, in Louisville, when Eric and I chumbed around many years ago. Also, I remember her mother, Ethel, from the years I worked for John Frank. May she rest in peace for all times.......

Joanne Rogers

April 25th

I've known Wanda for many years, worked with her for quite a while. She was a very kind lady, my fondest memory of her is of telling jokes. So sorry for your loss.

Pat, Tom, Kaleb and Kole Greenwood

April 25th

Our sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. We will keep you in our prayers.

Becky Wheeler Grogan

May 1st

So sorry to hear about your loss, will keep you all in my prayers.

Hope Cottengaim

April 30th

God Bless you

 

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