Leigh Ann Schroeder

Leigh Ann Schroder, 72, of Union, Illinois, passed away on August 15, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1953, to Kenneth and Maxine (Ball) Raddatz in Belvidere, Illinois. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1971 and entered the workforce and was married the same year. Leigh worked at Central Grain, followed by Warner Electric, both in Marengo, Illinois. She spent 29 years at Family Alliance in Woodstock, Illinois, as a secretary and transportation director.

Leigh welcomed her son Travis in 1981, and her grandson Cole in 2013. Cole was the light of her life, and they loved each other dearly. Leigh loved music, learning to play the piano and the organ in her youth. She didn't like playing for a crowd, but she would play for herself or her family.

She was a devoted member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Union, Illinois, all her life, where she eventually served as president, then vice president of the church council, including the search committee for a new minister. Her church meant everything to her; she was baptized, confirmed, and married in the church, and her church family was very important to her.

Leigh was loved by everyone who got the chance to know her. Her friends loved her like family, and would do anything they could for her.

Leigh is survived by her mother, Maxine Raddatz; her son, Travis Behrens; her grandson, Cole Behrens; and many cousins, neighbors, friends and church family.

Leigh was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Raddatz; and her grandparents, Clarence & Helen Ball and William & Amanda Raddatz.

A visitation for Leigh will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11am-12:30pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St., Union, IL, followed immediately by Leigh’s memorial service at 12:30pm. A luncheon will be served after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can made to St. John’s United Church of Christ.