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Antioch, IL - Donna Lee Schnayer (nee Vajko), aged 80, of Antioch, IL, passed away on August 9th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne A. Schnayer, Sr., and grandson Zachery W. Schnayer. Donna is survived by her children Michelle Richards, Paula McDaniel, Karen Bertacchi, Joy Paunovic, Wayne A. Schnayer Jr., grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Donna was a loving pet parent to Baby girl (her Dog) and Buster (her Parrot), and her presence will be deeply missed by her friends at Autumn Leaves Memory Care.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Donna's life on August 16, 2025, at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park, IL. Visitation will be from 12:30-3:00 p.m. followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Parkinson's Foundation in Donna's memory.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to Donna's family, please visit the floral store. To make a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation in Donna Lee Schnayer's memory, please visit the foundation's website.

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