Cathy Lynn Schmidt Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 12, 2025, Cathy Lynn Schmidt of Newton, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irl Franke and Juanita Franke (Cole); her brother Tommy Wilson; and her father-in-law Orville "Archie" Schmidt. She is survived by: her husband Gary Schmidt of Newton; her children, Nathan Schmidt (KC) of Newton and Caitlyn Schmidt of Newton; her mother-in-law Florence Schmidt of Newton; her stepbrother Franke Lamar of Robinson, Illinois; and her siblings-in-law, Connie Haynes (Devin) of Newton, Illinois, David Schmidt (Beth) of Effingham, Illinois, Ed Schmidt (Rosa) of Dieterich and Linda Schreacke (Brian) of Quincy, Illinois..
In loving memory of Cathy, memorials may be made to Saved by Grace Animal Rescue.
