Charleen M. (Schneff) Thompson

Char was born February 23, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa to Henry and Lillian Schneff.  She passed away January 30, 2020 in Barrington

Char graduated from Barrington High School in 1944 and attended the University of Arizona.  She worked at the Jewel Tea Company during WWII.  Char’s mother, Lillian, owned and operated the Bob and Betty Shop on Main St. which Char took over upon her mother’s retirement.  She ran the store for many decades, turning it into “The Fashion Center of Barrington”.

Char is survived by her sons, Kirk (Victoria) Thompson, and Mark Thompson; six grandchildren;  ten great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.   She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Phillip; brother, Warren Schneff; and her parents.

She was very active in the Barrington business community and served on the board of directors of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the board of Countryside Association for People with Disabilities.  Char loved to cook, fish, travel, and spend time at her summer homes in Wisconsin.  She will be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor, and devotion to her son Phillip.  She will be deeply missed by her family, relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be 4-8pm Tuesday, February 4 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake Cook Road), Barrington.

The funeral service will begin at 10:30am Wednesday at the Community Church of Barrington, 301 E. Lincoln Ave, Barrington.  There will be visitation from 9:30am until the service.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery will follow.