Mary K. Schrader, 87, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at home. She was born on November 3, 1938, in Edwards County, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Ethel (Bouvy) Hering. She married Glenn Schrader on August 8, 1959, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage until his passing on November 12, 2017.
Mary was the rock of her family, whom she loved dearly. She was also deeply thankful for the many friendships she cherished throughout her life. A devout Catholic, Mary loved her church family at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, where she remained active in the parish for many years. Mary was also very active in the Daughters of the American Revolution when she was able and valued the friendships and fellowship she found there. She always carried herself with grace and took pride in her appearance, always looking well put together. If you had the privilege of knowing Mary, you knew she had a wonderful sense of humor and a special way of making others smile, a gift that remained with her until her final days. Mary also embraced new experiences in life, including enjoying a week of camping for the very first time at the age of forty-eight. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary leaves behind her children, Glynnis Fisher of Mesa, AZ, Karla (Sandy) Schrader of Mount Carmel, and Michael (Susan) Schrader of Buckeye, AZ; one grandchild; siblings, Harold L. Hering, Angela Jackson, John Hering, Mike Hering, Emily Summers, and Teresa (Mark) Duncan; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glenn, brothers, Stephen Hering, Danny Hering, Bill Hering, and George Hering.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church with Father Robert Zwilling officiating. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to Charles Ford Hospice in Harmony. Envelopes will be at the Church, or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mary’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Schrader family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
