In loving memory of John J Schmidt (Arlington Heights, Illinois), who departed this world on April 17, 2024 at the age of 76. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let us carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home (2000 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Memory Gardens Cemetery (2501 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004).