Penelope (Penny) Ely Eckler, passed away on January 31st, 2013, in the company of her family. Penny was born in Rochester, New York to Margaret Wright Ely and Glen Ely on May 17th, 1942. She graduated Webster High School in 1960, and married Gerald Schneider in the same year, but then later divorced. She reconnected and married her childhood sweetheart, Louis James (Jim) Eckler in 1974, and they eventually made Lawrence, KS their home. Jim survives of the home.
Penny was active with her church in Rochester, New York, as well as volunteering with her local schools as a homemaker and mother. She later finished her career with Hallmark Cards in Lawrence, KS.
Penny is also survived by her children Theresa (Teri) Schneider Nachreiner, Cheri Schneider Corpening (James), and Rachel Schneider as well as a brother, William Fletcher. Her grandchildren are: Shane Shogrin, Kacey Corpening, Karah Corpening, Amanda Nachreiner and Robert (Bobby) Nachreiner, with two great grand-children Camille Shogrin and Elliana Bonzo.
Penny requested there be no services. The family would like any tributes to be donated to the Lawrence Humane Society, or to perform a random act of kindness on her behalf.
I worked with Penny at Hallmark. She was someone fun to work with. My symapthy to all her knew her.
Rachel,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the many happy memories with your mother brings you strength in the days ahead.
May prayer, friends and family help you during this dificult time. Soon God will put an end to all suffering.God promises “the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will..come out.”(John 5:28,29) He will resurrect our loved ones, we will be able to hold them again in our arms. “The former things have passed away.”(Revelation 21:3,4)
Mrs penny will be dearly missed, my sympathy to you and your family
May God bless you all with his peace and comfort you all through these difficult times. Make sure you take time to reminisce about your lives together. Laughter and tears are a good remedy for times like this.
Cheri, Jim, Kacey, Karah and Elliana, May peace be with you as your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother is struggling no more. Memories are always worth a thousand words and I’m sure you have many of those to remember and that will remind you each day of a special moment you shared with her. God Bless to the rest of the family as well. May you all bring comfort to one another through the days ahead. With our love and grace be with you always.
Your mom was a very strong lady and she has passed that on to you. I’m so sorry for you and your family our thoughts are with you.
We will miss Penny immensely. She was a good friend and great neighbor to us . Our thoughts are with all of you.
Rachel you and your family are in my prayers. Draw strength from one another in the days ahead. I am here for you if you need anything.
Jim, sorry to hear about Penny, our thought and prayers go out to you and your family.
Rachel and family,
From my own history I have kept in memory a little statement, “When there is a sunset on earth, there is a sunrise in heaven.” I found that comforting and hope you do as well. God’s grace, peace and comfort be yours as you grieve your loss but rejoice for your Mom’s new life.
Rachel and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mother. I am thinking of you.
Rachel and Kacey- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless!
Rachel –
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Please don’t hesitate to ask if there’s anything we can do for you.
Rachel-
I am praying for Peace and Comfort for your family in the days ahead. I know you and your mom were very close. So sorry for your loss.
Rachel,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will be praying for you all as you go through this most difficult time.
Leigh
Jim, Cheri, Teri and Rachel:
Penny was a great lady and I shall never forget her. While we lived in Rochester our daughters were such good friends and had happy times together. Penny and I had many fun times together in church outside in the real world she was so easy to talk with a special friend indeed!. Jim you were the love of her life and made her so very happy.
Keep in touch. It is time to celebrate her life even though these days will be difficult for you. We are all thinking of you and yours. Fondly, Nancy & Jorris Beckmann
Rachel – my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts are with you, Jim – I’m glad that I got to know Penny for a short time, she was a jewel.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim. Penny was such a warm, friendly lady. She always had a smile and brightened our day.
Margaret and I send our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.