Lori Jean Schopper

Lori Jean Schopper (Banziger), age 72, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away October 11, 2026. Lori was born April 22, 1954 in Fargo, North Dakota. After growing up in New Jersey she served 19 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a major. She raised her family with her beloved husband Ken and worked for many years as a substitute teacher in the Waukegan School District. She was a long- term member of the St. Anastasia Church choir and active voice in the Swedish Glee Club of Lake County. She was skilled in many arts and crafts, including stained glass and basket weaving.

Since retirement, she actively volunteered every week at Bernie’s Book Bank and multiple times a week at Feed My Starving Children where the staff and volunteers indeed became a close family to her and cared deeply for her.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth, daughters Heather and Kristina, and son Steven. She loved them all and cherished her many dear friends and neighbors who were so supportive in her life and after her passing.

Visitation will take place at Marsh Funeral Home in Gurnee on Friday, October 30th from 3-7pm including a family led remembrance at 6:30. (Please wear Lori’s favorite color purple.) The funeral mass will take place at St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan on Saturday, October 31st at 10am with a private entombment to follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider donation to two of her favorite volunteer organizations in the name of “Lori Schopper”.

Feed My Starving Children (https://give.fmsc.org/campaign/651665/donate).

Bernie’s Book Bank (https://www.berniesbookbank.org/chicagoland/).