Virginia Schmidt Obituary

The memory of Virginia Schmidt of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on October 2, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Archie Smith and Helen Smith (Wells); her husband Howard Schmidt; her brother Richard Smith; and her grandson Tony Samuelson.

She is survived by: her sister Martha Smith; her daughters, Sharon Samuelson (Steve), Julia Woodward, Angela Schmidt (Mike Delany) and Carrie Badertscher (Mickey); her grandchildren, Katie Samuelson Boltz (Brock), William Woodward, Annie Woodward, Zach Badertscher (Katie Eickstead), Alli Badertscher and Emma Badertscher; and her great grandchildren, Samy, Ike and Maxine Boltz.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Anne's Society at the Cathedral of St Peter, or the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.