Matthew Schroeder

Matthew A. Schroeder, 58, of Crystal Lake passed away at home in the loving presence of his family on January 23, 2015. He was born February 26, 1956 in Chicago to Karl and Letitia (nee McLoughlin) Schroeder.

Matt graduated from Washburn Trade School in Chicago in 1980. On April 25, 1981 he married Carol J. Erd. After 19 years of marriage, they were blessed with their son, Johnny, who has been their pride and joy.

He worked at ADP then moved on to opening Little Acorns Childcare Center. He had seamless talents from being a patent inventor to a crafted woodworker.

Besides his wife and son, he will be sadly missed by siblings, Mark, Pam (Steve) Miller, Karen (Tracy) Perry, Debbie Ballard, and Mary Beth Claysen and Carol’s family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 27th from 2-8pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 176), Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 455 Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake.

The family is extremely grateful for the excellent care provided during Matt’s last stage of cancer. Therefore, memorials can be made in Matt’s name to JourneyCare, www.journeycare.org.

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