Catherine Sue Schneider Nelson
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Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine Sue Schneider Nelson, 67, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. A burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the funeral from 9:30 ~ 11:00 am with a Rosary Recitation starting at 9:15am. She passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House.
Catherine was born on June 20, 1955, in Kansas City, MO the daughter of John C. “Jack” and Beverly Ann (Johnson) O’Renick.
She graduated from Van Horn High School. Catherine went on to receive her BSBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her MBA from Rockhurst University.
She was a member of many organizations through Corpus Christi Catholic Church, including Daughters of Isabella, Pastoral Council, and Bereavement Ministry, and was the Family Promise Coordinator.
Catherine worked at Colgate – Palmolive Company and Hill’s Pet Nutrition until she retired.
Catherine was married to Peter Schneider on May 21, 1977, until his death in 2014. She then married Jerald Nelson on February 10, 2018.
Survivors include her husband, Jerald Nelson, two sons, Ryan Schneider, Mission, KS; Daniel “Danny” (Margaret) Schneider, Omaha, NE; brother, Mark O’Renick (Debbie), Sugar Creek, MO; and three sisters, Deborah (Robert) Ray, Sugar Creek, MO; Dana O’Renick, Independence, MO, Julie (Todd) Matt, Blue Springs, MO, and one grandson, Barrett Schneider.
Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband, father, and stepson, Derek Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Corpus Christi Catholic School or Family Promise of Lawrence and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Danny and Ryan – so sorry for your loss… She and your Dad are together always watching over you… Such a wonderful mother and kind person!
I’m so sorry. Prayers for you all this week.
Danny & Ryan
I am so saddened. I sure loved her and always enjoyed spending time with her. Italy was so fun with you guys. I will forever remember that trip!
She was such a gift to me, my family, and the community. I will miss her dearly!
Love to you all!
Cristy
Danny and Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all..She was a very kind and loving wife to my Uncle Pete and than to Jerald. .she will be forever missed.❤🙏
Ryan and Danny – I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a sweet soul that passed through my life. I know that she will be free of pain, looking over your family, and be smiling down on you all. May God give you strength and peace!! Love, Aunt Sheila
Deepest sympathies to all. We pray all the many wonderful memories and your abiding faith in the lord will sustain you through this time of loss. We love you both, Ryan and Danny. Aunt JoAnn and Uncle Rick Snow
My heart is broken. Cathy was the kindest most generous person I ever knew. She cherished her family. She will be missed by so many. God bless her soul.
I am so sorry for your loss, Julie, but glad that she and your dad are enjoying eternal life – no pain, no confusion. Peace be with all.
Our heart is broken. We will forever miss one of our sisters, Pete’s beloved. You’ve all been such an important part of our family’s life and Cathy has been here for every important event for 46 years plus. May God bless you Jerry, Ryan, Dan, Margaret & new baby Barrett. We love you.
Thinking of you all and wishing you peace and love as you hold on tight to the many wonderful memories you had with her. She was a bright light in every room and someone I have always admired and aspired to be more like… professional and kind, with a big heart. We will miss her greatly!
We are so sorry for your loss. We did many Engaged Encounter retreats with Cathy and Pete and they were such an inspiration to us. Our prayers are with you.
Jerry Danny and Ryan..I am heartbroken about Cathy’s passing. You were such a grand support for her this past year. She was happy and proud of you💕
I am so very sorry for your loss. It’s my loss also; she was one of the sweetest persons I knew. May the Good Lord be with you in this time of sorrow.
I worked at Colgate (NY) in the same time frame as Cathy was in KC. She was a genuine loving person whom I loved to be around.
Danny and Ryan,
I am so sad to hear of your mother‘s passing but know that she now has no pain and is in the glory of God’s kingdom. She was always so kind to me, and made me feel like I belonged in the Schneider family.
This quote has helped me through the years and possibly it will resonate with you:
“Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.” -St. John Chrysostom
Treasure those memories with your amazing mama and no know that she loves you more than words can express. She will be watching over you and that beautiful grand. My deepest condolences to you both.
Sincere condolences to Cathy’s family and friends on your loss. I worked with Cathy a number of years ago at Colgate. I was full of admiration for her and learned a huge amount from her. She always made time for people, no matter how busy she was. It was a pleasure knowing Cathy.
Cathy was the best. Cathy and I were UMKC alums and we worked together at Colgate as young college recruits in accounting fresh out of college. She always was willing to help out however she could. Such a sweet person.
Scott and I Our hearts hurt for you all! Cathy was a Caring, loving woman she will be truly missed by so many ! We will
Continue to pray for her always ! Love to the family !
Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss. Cathy was such a bright light at Corpus Christi in the many ministries she served, particularly Family Promise and the ministry of lector. May choirs of angels sing her to her eternal rest.
My sincere condolences on the passing of Cathy. She truly was an angel here on earth! RIP
My prayers with you Dear Cathy , you’ll be missed.
My condolences to her husband and Ryan and Danny , may She Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. I had the privilege of meeting and working with her on Pastoral Council. She was such a sweet person, and so giving. She will be deeply missed. May God comfort you in your grief and grant her eternal rest.
So sorry to hear about Cathy. Cathy, Pete, my husband Jack and I were all involved in Engaged Encounter. Pete and Cathy were a lead couple to CEE; we did prayers letters from 1989 till 2018; when my husband almost lost his life. I was enlightened to see Cathy and her sons at a KU basketball game. We know Cathy and Pete are in heaven.
Julie, just happened to come across this and saw it was . of your sisters. I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers for your comfort.
Lawrence E. and Lola Winn O’Renick
We are saddened by the knowledge of Cathey’s passing, as we knew her. We are aware of her and remember the sweet cousin she is. We pray for the repose of her soul and for those family members who feel the loss. Our sincerest condolences.
Ryan, I’ve been thinking of you and your entire family this week leading up to Mother’s Day. Your Mom is surrounded by eternal love and peace in Heaven, and I pray you and your family feel some comfort in that. She must be one proud Mother to have you as her Son. 🙂