Jennifer Kathleen Schroeder

Jennifer Kathleen Schroeder, 52, of Kankakee passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 with loved ones at her side. She was born December 21, 1971 in Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Kysiak) Schroeder. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for most of her career. Her life goal was to become a register nurse and was currently taking classes to accomplish her dream. Besides caring for other people, she loved cooking, baking and sharing baked goods with family and friends. Jennifer is survived by her sons, Mario Brcik and Anthony Brcik of Frankfort; sister and brother-in-law, Cris (Schroeder) Ramos and Chris Ramos of Pontiac; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Debra Anderson of Momence, Tabitha Anderson of Bradley, Johnny Hajduch of Georgia and Damon Hajduch of Michigan; and a very special friends, Thomas Casie of Kankakee and Cathy Nagle of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jean Schroeder. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 6, 2024, Jensen Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until the service at 5:30 p.m. with Deacon Greg Clodi officiating. Cremation Rites were accorded. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.