Dolores Evelyn Schoenhoff
October 15, 1931 ~ July 17, 2020
Dolores Evelyn Schoenhoff, 88, of Watson, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Effingham.
Dolores was born October 15, 1931 in Effingham, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Wohltman) Diehl. She married Gilbert Henry Wendte on September 30, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran in Effingham. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1976. Later, Dolores married John “Jack” Schoenhoff on October 14, 1989, and he survives her.
Dolores attended Teutopolis schools, and then graduated from Effingham High School in 1949. She attended Eastern Illinois University. Dolores was a dedicated employee of St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for 25 years from 1968-1993. She was recognized and awarded “The Employee of the Year” plaque for the year 1974-75. She worked as a switchboard operator, and later in the admitting department at the hospital. Dolores was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham, and a member of Illinois Homemakers Extension. Dolores had a passion for her family and farm. She loved working on her farm, especially raising beef cattle and baling hay. Many of her grandchildren were given the opportunity to milk her goats. In her younger years, Dolores was a talented accordion player and seamstress.
Dolores is also survived by her sons, Donald (Pat), Dale, and Douglas Wendte, all of Watson; daughters, Diane (Dean) Greuel of Effingham, Debra Sanders of Watson, and Dawn (Dan“Fred”) Roedl of Mason; daughter-in-law, Christy Wendte of Effingham; grandchildren, Alecia (Brad) Marshall, Eric Wendte, Darren Wendte, Lanette (Neil) Stuckey, Byron (Katie) Wendte, Ryan Wendte, Lindsay (Jordan) Altgilbers, Tyler (Tisha) Greuel, Aaron (fiancee, Audra Miller) Greuel, Chelsea Greuel, Logan (Catherine Zumwalt) Sanders, Lauren (Mike) Assalley, Nikki (Richard) Vahling, Brandon Roedl, and Stacey (fiancé, Seth Elder) Roedl; 22 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Howard (Sandra) Wendte; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Duane Wendte; great grandson, Kyler Marshall; sister, Dorothy Johnston; and nephew, Larry Johnston.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 W. Jefferson Street, Effingham, IL 62401.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Arborcrest Memorial Park in Funkhouser.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Guardian Angel Adult Daycare, 16101 E US-40, Teutopolis, IL 62467, or Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness (EAAA), 21354 E.
1200th Ave. Dieterich, IL 62422.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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Dear Diane, Dean and family, I’m truly sorry for your loss. I’m praying God give you peace and comfort. Love, Sandy Michels
Keith and I are so very sorry to hear of Delores passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Delores was a very soft-spoken lady, always smiling, would sit and talk with us during our “Wendte Family Reunions”.
She will be greatly missed by many, especially her many grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.
May God bless you all and provide you with strength.
Keith & Patsy Bahrns
I worked with Delores at St Anthony’s all the years she was there. She was always a very special, kind and sweet lady. I never saw her with out a smile. I will always remember her. God bless you all. Becky Williams
Warren & I send our sincere sympathy ! Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers ! A very sweet person !
So sorry for your loss. Dolores was a very special lady. In the past we had many good times together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sincerely, Anna M. Sparling
So sorry for your loss. Dolores was a neighbor, friend, classmate of mine. I remember her playing the accordion and attending North School and Teutopolis High School together. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Dolores was a precious aunt and a loving mom to all of her kids and grandkids. I will always remember how very special her get-togethers were. She knew how to throw a party! Confirmation get-togethers for her kids were always great. I also remember the chocolate crosses she would place on the confirmation cakes.
Dolores was a very special person. Very strong, and yet, very full of love and life! I will always think of her fondly and wish I could have been there for the funeral.
Blessings and condolences to you all!
Love, Cathy Wendte (niece)
Donald, Pat and family. I live in Oregon now, but I get the newspaper and was so sorry to read that your wonderful Mom had passed. I didn’t recognize her last name but I knew her face immediately. I have so many fond memories of your Mom when we would get together to play as children. She and my Mom were in the same Home Extension group, and of course church activities. I’ll never forget her sparkling eyes, sweet smile and gentle ways. What a large family you have! I watched the the video and your Mom certainly had a full life. My sympathies for your loss.