Obituaries
Elva Jewell Schreiber
December 12, 1925 - September 23, 2022
-
VISITATION
September 28, 2022 | 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday - St. John Neumann Catholic Church
- Funeral
- September 28, 2022 | 10:30 A.M. Wednesday
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church
-
Burial Location
Union Cemetery St. Charles
Obituary
Elva Jewell Schreiber, 96 of St. Charles, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home.
She was born December 12, 1925, in Boyle, Kansas. The daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Bodde.
Jewell met her love, John Schreiber at the Frog Hop in St. Joseph, Missouri in October of ;1948 and they were married December 28, 1948, and celebrated 42 years of marriage, the birth of their four children Becky, John, Jr., Clint, and Carol Ann.
As a team Jewell and John raised their children starting in St. Joseph, Missouri moving to St. Charles, Illinois in 1957. While John worked many hours to provide for their family, Jewell kept the home fires burning creating a beautiful home decorated with a flair and charm that was truly Elva Jewell. Her lessons were taught by example and passed through to her children in a manner that they all have implemented in their own homes and families.
As the matriarch of the Bodde and Schreiber families she will be missed and remembered by her many nieces and nephews of her brother Gerald Bodde, sisters Tura Fanning, Donna Cronan, Euna Zimmerman. Brother-in-Law’s George Schreiber, Dale Schreiber, Billy Schreiber, and Sister-in-law’s Datha Hawkins, Dorine Camden, Mary Wilson, and Betty Joe Haer.
Jewell was an active member with the Silver Foxes at St. John Neumann Church. Also, was a member of the Pottawattamie Women’s Garden Club and the Pottawattamie Women’s Golf League and the St. Patrick Bridge Club.
She is survived by her children, Becky (Rick) Butcher, daughter in law Kathy Schreiber, Clint (Jodi) Schreiber, and Carol Ann Schreiber. Grandchildren, Adam (Liz) Butcher, Brittany (Jake) Pfeiffer, Hallie (Kevin) Lee, Lee (Erin) Schreiber, Niki (Todd) Etienne. Jessica (Brian) Matthews, Clint (Lindsay) Schreiber, Emma (Gordon) Audet, and Carl (Kelsey) Larson. Also, Fifteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sr, son, John Jr, and grandson Ryan Butcher.
Visitation will be held 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at St. John Neumann Church. Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 A.M. Rev. David Peck officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery St. Charles. Contributions in her name may be made to St. John Neumann Church.
For further information call Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles. 630-584-0060
Share
Email
Condolences
from ,
"I’m saddened to learn of Jewel’s passing. She was such a dear and good friend to my mom. Her hugs were the best and her smile contagious. She will be missed. Donna"
Christina Cokinos from Saint Charles , IL
"She was a lovely woman. Always upbeat and had a can do spirit. We enjoyed her o we the years in the Pain Clinic."
Mary &Chuck Smoot from St. Charles, IL
"Met Jewell 25 years ago when we moved to our home. I always told her that her Mom named her right. She wore her jewelry well. We spent many mornings attending Mass followed by coffee and great conversations. Jewell was the entertaining Queen. She loved To share her home with friends. She will be truly missed"
Mary Lynn Pasteur from St. Charles, IL
"God Bless you "Mama" Jewell. You were a much-loved "jewel" and we are all better for having known you. Dance with the angels! Love, The Heyob and Pasteur Families"
The Pfeiffer family from Antioch, IL
"Tootsie was truly the epitome of who every grandma might aspire to be..... Her warm smile from the minute she saw you reassured everyone that she was listening with whole kind and caring heart~ To live such an active and vibrant life as long as she was able was the very best inspiration for not only her children and grandchildren, but most importantly for her great grandchildren..... as well as the vast collection of extended family and friends who were so grateful for the privilege of adoring her! Hopefully all will be comforted by their cherished memories as they picture her celebrating with the rest of her heavenly family~"
Pam Bodde Bousman from kansas city, MO
"Dear family, sorry about Aunt Jewel. So glad she was here for as long as she was. Surrounded by her loving children, she really did live a charmed life, like her name implies. Hugs and Kisses, Pam and Tom Bousman"
JoAnne Jewell Bodde from Pueblo, CO
"We will miss you Aunt Jewell. Not only did we share the name of Jewell, we shared our birthday together. It gives me easy knowing you are with your brother and sisters again, still causing a ruckus, I’m sure! We love you!"