Colleen Mary Schroeder

Colleen Mary Schroeder, 91, passed away on December 27, 2025, while residing at Willowick Assisted Living in Janesville, Wis. Colleen and her identical twin sister, Cathleen, were born April 3, 1934, to Philip and Marion Yuengst in Janesville.

Colleen graduated from Janesville High School in 1953. In 1954, she married Virgil Lindsay Pope, and they had four children together: Steven (Lori) Pope, Diane (Gerald) Lehr, Kimberly (Dennis) Pope/Peabody, and Karen (Dane) Wade. Colleen and Virgil divorced in 1963. She later married Paul Schroeder and welcomed a son, Chad (Rossitza) Schroeder.

Colleen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved animals, and often said some of her happiest years were when she was horseback riding. She enjoyed traveling with her family, a favorite memory being the trip she took to Ireland with her three daughters.

Colleen is survived by her twin sister, Cathleen Phetteplace; sister, Debbie Saide; four children; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; her beloved son, Steven; and her sister, Linda.

She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

A private service for family will be held at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville. She will be laid to rest beside her husband Paul at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home of Janesville is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.