Wilma 'Chris' Schoen, 87

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Wilma "Chris" (Allen) Schoen, 87, of Gillespie, died on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at her residence.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, beginning at 1 p.m. at Gillespie Cemetery. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Schoen was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Auburn, to Christopher C. and Rosie (Byers) Allen. She married Edward Schoen, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1991.

During her career, she served as a machine operator at Roller Derby and later as a CNA at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Mrs. Schoen is survived by her sons, Michael (Pat) Schoen of Pennsylvania, Greg (Sharon) Schoen of Hillsboro, Mark (Jill) Schoen, Jeff Schoen and Terry Schoen, all of Gillespie; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; grandsons, Kyle and Joel Schoen; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Schoen; and seven sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Adopt-A-Pet in Benld or Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.kravanyafuneral.com.