ARA SCHROEDER

JACKSON, Mo. -- Ara Caroline Kinder Schroeder, 94, of Jackson passed away Tuesday morning, June 12, 2001, at her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born July 29, 1906, at Marble Hill, Mo., daughter of John Edward and Mary Ann Penturf Kinder. She was one of 12 children.

Mrs. Schroeder was educated in Marble Hill and held fond memories of her school days. She often spoke of the old Will Mayfield College. She kept a sharp mind and has fascinated her children and grandchildren with her many stories about the horse and buggy and Model T Ford days, as well as her train ride excursions.

She always witnessed an abiding faith in her Lord and loved to sing his praises in both song and prayer. She was of the Methodist faith, but declining health kept her from attending worship services the past several years.

She married William Herman Schroeder Aug. 3, 1925, at Marble Hill. They later moved to Jackson where she has resided many years. He preceded her in death March 7, 1968.

Survivors include a son, Bill Schroeder of Knoxville, Tenn.; five daughters, Bessie Frayne of St. Louis, Dorothy Buchheit and Wilma Durnall of Jackson, Evelyn Logsden of Kalamazoo, Mich., Shirley Hahs of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Julia Ossig of Glen Allen, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, a grandson, a great-great-granddaughter, three brothers, and seven sisters.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Joseph Durnall, a grandson, will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jackson Senior Center's "Meals on Wheels" or a charity of your choice.