Alice Mary (Soppe) Schnitker, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Laramie surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 22. Alice was born in Neola, IA on August 25, 1930, to George and Alice Soppe. She married John “Jack” Frances Schnitker on November 29,1947. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. She was a long-time member of St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. She served as president of the St. Laurence Parish Alter and Rosary Society and was a member of the St. Cecilia’s group.
Her hobbies included bowling, pitching horseshoes, and playing Scrabble, Rummicube, and various card games. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with family.
Serving others was especially important to Alice. She contributed to both Meals-and-Wheels and the St. Laurence food pantry. She voluntarily visited hospital patients, Spring Wind and Laramie Care Center Residents, delivered communion to homebound church members, and gave to numerous charities.
Alice is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack, son, Larry, infant grandson, Michael Armijo, son-in-law, Randy Joyner and four siblings.
She is survived by seven children, John (Kris) Schnitker, Mike Schnitker, Janice (Paul Howard) Ankle, Linda Schnitker, Marcia (Wayne) Leonard, Cathy (Ronnie) Armijo, and Carol Smith, daughter-in-law, Beverly Schnitker, her beloved sister, Gerry Gardner, twenty grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, Aaron, Brian, Laura (Sam), Jessica (JR), John, Kimberly (Gary), Kevin, Jennifer (Lou), Christopher, Ryan (Lisa), Annessa (Ben), Melissa, Julie (JJ), Amy, Tim (Angela), James (Mollie), Katelyn, and Annie and twenty-three great grandchildren.
Rosary will be held at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church on Friday, March 4th at 10:30 am, Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 am, immediately followed by graveside service at Greenhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Laramie, St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice.
I am so sorry for all of your losses. Alice was a great person and the love she had for you all was obvious to anyone that was around for family for even a short time.
Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. Love you all, we were treated like family when we were with you. God bless.
Condolences to all of the Schnitker Families and dear friends, you are in our thoughts and prayers for the loss of Mary Alice. She will be missed by so many, but will have a lasting legacy. Love and Peace to each of you.
I will always remember Alice ad a very caring and concerned woman. She was a real delight to spend time visiting with. She was a great support as I walked through some trying times. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers as will her family.
Loved her like a sister. Will always think of her family as part of mine. God bless and comfort all of you.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Alice was always so friendly of a neighbor, I always enjoyed our conversation from across the alley. We will miss the family outing they had in the backyard with kids running around enjoying themselves. Jack and Alice were the nicest neighbors one could ask for. We will miss her.
My condolences to all the family. Growing up in Laramie, Hulett’s kids intermingled with Schnitker kids. We always saw each other at church too, then as an adult I’d see Marcia at Linford. Laramie won’t be the same without Alice. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you all. Peace & Love Always