Dolores O Schmidt

Dolores O. Schmidt, 89, of Beecher, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born August 11, 1934, in Chicago Heights, IL to Albert and Barbara (Watson) Oldenburg. Preceding Dolores in death were her parents, son Mark Schmidt, and brothers Clayton Oldenburg, Orville Oldenburg, and Albert Oldenburg, Jr. Surviving family members are her husband of 70 years, Martin Schmidt Sr., and two sons, Martin Schmidt, Jr. (Terri) and Randall J. Schmidt (Dawn). She is also survived by four grandchildren Andrew Schmidt (Toni Jo), Ashley Nestlehut (Andrew), Abby Collins (Mikel), Maxwell Schmidt (Tiffany) and nine great-grandchildren, Lila Schmidt, Ellie Schmidt, Memphis Schmidt, Molly Nestlehut, Rosie Nestlehut, Annie Nestlehut, Wells Nestlehut, Mason Collins, and Lily Collins. And finally, her beloved “kitty” (Tinker). Dolores loved baking, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. She was a dedicated housewife and would always be “available” to babysit for anybody at any time. In addition to all the love she had for her family, she had a special place in her heart for animals and always had a pet. A visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Crete on Saturday, May 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a funeral service. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Beecher, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to APEX Hospice-the hospice agency which provided exceptional care in her final days. Arrangements are being handled by the Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher