Violet Catherine Schoening

July 02, 1915 - May 16, 2012

Violet Catherine Schoening, 96, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Provena Cor Mariae Center. She was born July 2, 1915, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Leona (Spiess) Moser.  She married Franz J. Schoening, Sr. in Rockford on October 27, 1934.  He passed away in Rockford on October 17, 1994.  She is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  Previously, she was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church. Violet will be remembered by her family and friends for her love and nurturing care of her six children and her life-long fondness of contract bridge. Special thanks to Provena Cor Mariae Center and Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

Survived by her sons, Joe (Kathy) Schoening of Rockford, Fred (Pat) Schoening of Philadelphia, PA, her daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Schoening of Caledonia, her son, Franz (Gail) Schoening, Jr. of Florida, her daughter, Joanne (James) Hallisy of Hebron, and her daughter, Mary Anna (Rudolph) Skul of Downers Grove; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Edwin (Marguerite) Moser of Rockford and George (Mary) Moser of Durand; several nieces and nephews; and numerous family members living in Germany.  Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Franz, Sr. and her son, Stephen.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. with Reverend Edward J. Seisser officiating.  Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 9:00 am until 9:45 am on Saturday and the church.

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So sorry to learn of Vi's passing. It was always a joy taking Vi & Mom (Della) to Holy Family for the senior's luncheon and to bridge. I'm sure there's one heck of a bridge game going on now!
Carla Stevens

Seeing your mom's obituary brought back memories of Highland Ave. and walking to Kindergarten with MaryAnn every day. I am sure you have many happy memories of the family through the years.
Cathy Adams

Dear Franz and family So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great lady. I will remember her in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
Dick Cordonnier

Our sincere condolences.
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Maring