This woman of faith, mother, friend, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on March 12, 2018 in Fremont, CA. Ellen Doran was born in Chicago, IL attending Visitation High School and DePaul University. She met the love of her life, Fred Schrader, over a box of popcorn in Prairie du Chien, WI. After World War 2, they married and started a family in Chicago. In 1957, they moved to Sacramento and became active members and supporters of St. Philomene's Parish and School, Christian Brothers High School, Loretto High School, Town and Country 4-H Club, and the Sacramento Orchid Society. Ellen became involved in religious education at St. Philomene's, fulfilling her desire to teach. Mom loved her bowling and bunco, and found comfort in the women's prayer group at St. Ignatius. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, sister Margaret Lynch, and nephews Jack and Bob Lynch. Ellen is survived by her children Denis Schrader (Peggy), Peggy Schrader (Diane), and Mary Lasica (Joseph), grandchildren Chad Schrader (Mary Ann), Kimberly Huerta (Marc), Dianna Guzman (Adam), and Robert Lasica, and great grandchildren Dean Huerta, Elle Huerta, Logan Guzman and Tyler Guzman.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, March 23, from 4:00-7:00pm at Lombard Funeral Home, 1550 Fulton Ave. A final viewing will be held at St. Ignatius on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30-10:0am. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 24 with a Mass to follow at 10:30am. Wear bright spring colors and come celebrate Ellen's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharing God's Bounty in Sacramento.
