Martha Schneider

Martha J. (Steinbach) Schneider, 69, of Fulton, Missouri, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015. Marty was born on February 7, 1946 in Montrose, Missouri to the late George and Lucy (Groner) Steinbach. On July 10, 1965, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Schneider at St. Bernadette Church in St. Louis, Missouri. They were married for almost 50 years. Marty was an active member of St. Peter Church in Fulton. She was a member of the Sunday Bible Class, a lector and a communion minister, and a member of the Ladies Society. Before her illness she often attended daily Mass. In the Fulton community, she had been involved with the Callaway Senior Center, the local garden club, soup kitchen, and homeless shelter. Marty loved her husband and family and enjoyed spending time with them. She and Bob often took day trips to local historical and nature sites, in addition to traveling throughout the country. At home, family meals with her kids and grandkids meant the world to her. Marty also loved getting together with her brothers and sisters and many cousins, and her husband's family in small groups as well as at large family reunions. She is survived by many family members who will cherish her memory: her husband, Robert (Bob) Schneider; sons, Larry and Steve (Nora Sheehan) Schneider; daughter, Carol (Bill) Hinchie; grandchildren, Josh, Angela, Mary, Joseph, and Teresa Hinchie, and Jamie Schneider; siblings, Roger Steinbach (Fern), Tom Steinbach (Charlotte Williams), Lorraine Schneider, and Fran (Don) Mesplay; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Marty was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Steinbach, and her brother, Jim Steinbach. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Fulton with Father Frank Bussmann officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton, Mo. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Callaway Senior Center, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.