Kelly E. Schneider, age 77, of Mundelein, IL, formerly of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL. He was born on June 26, 1947, to Daniel and Annette (Campbell) Schneider in Freeport, IL.

In his early years Kelly lived on a farm with his family between Lena and Warren. When his father died, he moved to Warren with his mother until she passed away in 2009. He then moved to the Vernon Hills area and joined his brother and sister-in-law where he lived the last 15 years of his life. Kelly enjoyed participating in social activities through the Special Recreation District of Lake County, going out to dinner with family and friends, and watching television, especially Gunsmoke and The Office.

He was a friend to all the people he knew. He was polite to everyone he met, and his personality endeared him to everyone.

Kelly is survived by his brother Dan (Mary) Schneider of Vernon Hills, IL, and cousins Don (Judy) Williams of De Pere, WI and Tim Williams of Monroe, WI.

He is preceded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles Jack and Mary Evelyn Williams, Leo and Katherine Schneider, Arthur and Hazel Campbell and Cecil "Ned" and Charles "Bud"  Campbell.

A funeral will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2025  at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.  With a visitation to take place from 10:00 am until time of service.

Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lena, IL

Father Andrew Hernandez will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Riverside Foundation in Lincolnshire Illinois.