Mrs. Sara J. Schnell
March 24, 1940 - March 19, 2019
Schnell, Sara Jean It is with great sadness that the family of Sara Jean Schnell (Cocagne) announces her passing on March 19, 2019. Sara was born in Vandalia, IL to Harry and Harriett (Davis) Cocagne. She graduated from St. John’s Mercy School of Nursing. Sara will forever be remembered and loved by her friends and family, especially her loving husband of 54 years, Bill Schnell; her two sons, Tony (Pam) Schnell and Joe (Jennifer Schilling) Schnell; four grandchildren, Steven, Katie, Jack, and Charlie; her siblings Charlie (Dixie) Cocagne, Bill (Susan) Cocagne, Becky (Happy) Holliday, Mary Ann Adkins, Carol (Paul) Herzberger, and Phil (Deb) Cocagne; and many nieces nephews and extended family. Sara was predeceased by her two brothers John Cocagne and Douglas Cocagne. In addition to family, Sara was always surrounded by her close friends, especially her Florida Girls, Nurses Group, Tennis Ladies, and Bridge playing friends. Services: Visitation Sunday, March 24, 3-7pm at Buchholz Mortuary west, 2211 Clarkson Road, Chestefield, MO 63017. A funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield on Monday, March 25 at 10:00 am with a luncheon immediately following at the church. Burial Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142
Schnell, Sara Jean It is with great sadness that the family of Sara Jean Schnell (Cocagne) announces her passing on March 19, 2019. Sara was born in Vandalia, IL to Harry and Harriett (Davis) Cocagne. She graduated from St. John’s Mercy... View Obituary & Service Information