Constance Pauline Schmid

January 23, 1928 - October 30, 2020

Constance Pauline Schmid, 92, of Gilman, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at her residence. Constance was born January 23, 1928 in Watseka, the daughter of Frank and Tressie (Kissack) Scheiwe. She married Charles E. Schmid on May 21, 1950 in Watseka and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by three sons, Vance (Joan) Schmid of Marion, Gary (Joyce) Schmid of Gilman, and Bret (Candyce) Schmid of Gilman; eight grandchildren, Sherrean Newlin, Chad Schmid, Ginger Meyer, Graham Schmid, Jenny Rutledge, Jaye Dietz, Brant Schmid, Brittany Edwards; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, they operated the family business, The Palace Theatre in Gilman. She was an avid piano player who loved crafting, her dogs, traveling with her husband, Chuck, and especially loved her family. She will be greatly missed. An outdoor gathering will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Gilman Cemetery. Funeral services will follow the gathering at 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery with Vicki Killus officiating. Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Gilman Fire Department, or donor’s choice.