Signe Noth

Signe Lea (Schroeder) Noth, age 69, of Wheaton, IL died peacefully at home March 15, 2016 with family members at her side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, where Signe’s final resting place will be with her husband, John, and near her parents, grandparents and many other family members.
Signe was an inspired and gifted educator who spent her entire career instilling a love of learning in both her junior high students and her fellow teachers. She was also a gracious and welcoming host, entertaining family and friends in the beautiful home that she loved.
The greatest joy of her life during the past 19 months was her delightful grandson, John Patrick, who introduced her to the incomparable role of “nana” and brought her endless joy throughout her illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert W. and Harriette Lea Schroeder, and by her husband, John T. Noth.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana Lea Noth (Patrick Grant); her grandson, John Patrick; her brothers, Eric (Linda) Schroeder and Jon Schroeder (Karen Bachmann); and her loving partner, Romayne Baker. She is also survived by her nieces, Cameron (David) Spier and Courtney (Luis) García; her grandniece Katelyn and grandnephew Soren; and many cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lung Cancer Foundation of America or donor’s choice.