Kathy S. Elliott Schneidau Obituary (1956

Mrs. Kathy S. Elliott Schneidau, age 69, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on September 16, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert F. and Dean Ritenour Elliott. She was raised in Tippecanoe County, Indiana and graduated from Wainwright High School. On July 3, 1974, she was united in marriage to Stephen Robert Schneidau in Dayton, Indiana. This happy union of 52 years was blessed with a son, Chris and a daughter, Beth. She was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She worked early in life for Dimensions Media in Lafayette. She had resided in Madison, Indiana from 1978-1981, later residing in Logansport and Terre Haute communities. She later resided back in Madison since 1999 until present. She had worked with Pride Supermarket in Hanover, Royer Corp. in downtown Madison and for Emerald Transformer at Marble Hill in accounts payable. She was of the Christian faith and held membership in the Harley Owner's Group. Kathy and her husband enjoyed riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle from 1992-2024 and had ridden over 660,000 miles. She also was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzles, and puzzle games. She loved Christmas and especially giving presents. Kathy died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 4:51 p.m. at her home in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute A LOVING FAMILY Kathy will be missed by her loving husband of nearly 52 years, Stephen "Steve" Robert Schneidau of Madison, Indiana; her son, Chris Schneidau and his wife, Amy of Otisco, Indiana; her daughter, Beth Schneidau and her husband, Harrison Hahn of Lafayette, Indiana; her grandchildren, Baily Schneidau, Camryn Schneidau, and Reagan Schneidau; her great-grandson, Dawson Ketterer; her brother, Eddie R. Elliott and his wife, Susan of Greencastle, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert F. Elliott, her mother, Dean Ritenour Elliott, and her sister, Lana Kay Brooks. MEMORIAL CEREMONY Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. TO JOIN THE SERVICE LIVE CLICK HERE VISITATION Friends may visit, June 30, 2026, Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Hosparus and the American Diabetes Association. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place A Memorial Donation, Please Click Here. For Ordering Instructions for Floral Tributes, Please Click Here.