Jeanne Marie Schubert , age 92, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Freeport, IL, to the late Harry and Mary (Binz) Eich and grew up on the family farm north of Stockton, IL. Jeanne married her high school sweetheart, Domer Schubert, on August 18, 1956, in a ceremony officiated by her beloved uncle, Leo Binz, Archbishop of Dubuque.

Jeanne graduated from Stockton High School in 1951, where she was the editor of the Arrowhead and degree chairman of the Future Homemakers of America her senior year. She went on to graduate from Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque in 1954. Jeanne worked at Mercy Hospital of Dubuque, Mercy Hospital of Urbana, and the Freeport Medical Clinic Ltd. in the OB/Gyn department before concluding her career at the Freeport FHN allergy department.

Domer and Jeanne raised their family in Freeport, IL. Jeanne was dedicated to her community, volunteering for hospice and teaching CCD at St. Mary's, where she hosted an annual Seder meal to educate Catholic children about Passover.

Jeanne's day always began with a cup of strong, hot, black coffee, and her family knew not to ask too much of her before she had it. Even the day before she passed, she awoke from a deep slumber when offered coffee. She also requested a beer, but she settled for coffee and watermelon when her daughters hadn't brought a beer.

Jeanne was a tough but loving mother. When any of her five children complained, she would tell them to "offer it up to the poor souls in purgatory." She ensured all her children had swimming and music lessons and attended CCD. If they misbehaved on trips, the entire family had to say the rosary, which was kept in the car's "rosary holder" (an unused car ashtray). Therefore, the children behaved as much as possible on long car trips to South Dakota, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

After becoming empty nesters, Jeanne and Domer enjoyed traveling to China, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, England, France, Scotland, and Ireland. Before retiring, they built a log home in the woods of Stockton, where they enjoyed feeding birds, gardening, and walking the timber and surrounding country roads, always carrying a grocery sack to pick up litter or ditch asparagus. They loved to take their grandchildren to the Timberlake Playhouse, Dairy Queen for ice cream cones, and fishing. Jeanne and Domer also served as mentors for Stockton Elementary School.

Jeanne was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, where she served as an usher and eucharistic minister and escorted the parish priest to visit area nursing homes and shut-ins. She was an avid walker and enjoyed genealogy and quilting. She volunteered with the Stockton Historical Society, which enabled her to learn interesting facts about her beloved hometown and its history. A lifelong Cubs fan, she was thrilled to see them win the World Series in 2016.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, special aunt Hazel Binz, uncle Leo Binz, and brothers David and Leonard Eich. She is survived by her brother William (Virginia) Eich, sister-in-law Mary (Leonard) Eich, and brother- and sister-in-law Karl and Wilma Schubert.

She is also survived by her husband of 68 years, Domer, and their children Christy (Craig) Niemeyer, Thomas (Doris) Schubert, Mark (Renae Bryant) Schubert, Jacqueline (Barry) Gardner, and Holly (William Smith) Schubert. Jeanne is also survived by grandchildren Kiley (Callie Van Oost) Niemeyer; Jon, Jesse, Andrew (Sierra), and Derek (Em Bolens) Schubert; Sarah and Eric Gardner; and Ben Smith, as well as great-grandchildren Kade, Helena, and Gunnar Schubert, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered by many friends, especially her "cardless card club."

In lieu of flowers, Jeanne had requested that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Holy Cross Church in Stockton, IL, for masses.

The family extends their gratitude to Mercy Health Hospice, especially Karen, and the kind, caring staff of Wesley Willows Hunt Terrace and E Wing, especially Candie. From the dining room staff to the activities team to the wonderful CNAs and nurses, Jeanne received excellent care and companionship from the Wesley Willows family.

Jeanne read obituaries daily, and her daughters hope she is pleased with this one as she sits with a strong cup of coffee and reads it from heaven, especially as it ends with this quote she wrote in her journal when her health began to decline:

God is the reason why even in pain, I smile. In confusion, I understand. In betrayal, I trust. And in fear, I continue to fight.

Family and friends are invited to attend a short wake at 10AM and memorial mass at Holy Cross Church (223 East Front Street, Stockton, IL 61085) at 11AM on Saturday, August 9, with a burial and luncheon to follow afterwards.