Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Schroeder, 81, of Dubuque, formerly of Balltown, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Assisi Village Assisted Living.

A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque.

Elizabeth was born November 19, 1944, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John “Jack” and Lorraine Schmitt Ehlers. On October 12, 1963, she married Robert Leo “Bob” Schroeder at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rickardsville, IA. He passed away on November 9, 2020.

She farmed with her husband on the family farm in Balltown for 34 years. After a much deserved retirement, Bob and Betty moved to Asbury.

Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She especially loved being around children, whose laughter and presence always brought a smile to her face. Betty had a deep love for music and singing, with a special fondness for the songs of Conway Twitty. She also had a true gift for nurturing flowers and plants, and her green thumb, along with her eye for beauty, allowed her to make any space feel warm and inviting.

Survivors include one daughter, Roxanne (Greg) Wille of Sherrill; one son, Rodney (Sherry) Schroeder of Dubuque; one son-in-law, Dale Barton of Sherrill; eight grandchildren, Mitchell (Anna) Wille and Miles (Jamie) Wille, both of Holy Cross, Max Wille of Sherrill, Chelsey (Andy Hilby) Schroeder of East Dubuque, Katelyn (Joe) Meehan and Nathan (Lacey Bratten) Schroeder, both of Dubuque, Samantha (Hunter) Estess of Grand Junction, CO, and Alex Barton of Sherrill; seven great-grandchildren, Summer, Lainey, Liam, Henry, Weston, Fletcher, and Mattie, with one more on the way; two brothers, Terry Ehlers of California, and Chuck Ehlers of Dubuque; one sister, Dorie (Ronnie) Cutter of Michigan; in-laws, Betty Smith of Dubuque, David (Diane) Schroeder of Dyersville; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Barton, her parents, father- and mother-in-law, Leonard and Mildred (Brimeyer) Schroeder, one granddaughter, Emily Schroeder, brothers and sisters, Donald Ehlers, Helen Ehlers, Lloyd (Grace) Ehlers, Mary Ann “Daisy” (Ernie) Fiedler, John (Joan) Ehlers, and Dave (Margaret) Ehlers, and brothers- and sister-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” and Yvonne Nauman and Norbert Smith.

A memorial has been established.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Stonehill Assisi Village for their dedicated care of Betty over the years, and to Hospice of Dubuque for their compassion and support during her final days.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Betty’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.