Jane Ruth Schoon

Jane Ruth (Beam) Schoon, 88, passed away peacefully at the Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Zearing, Iowa, December 31, 1936, to Ruby and Homer Beam. Jane attended elementary, high school, and college in Iowa Falls, Iowa, graduating from Ellsworth College with an associates degree in Elementary Education. Jane loved growing up on a farm. In the summers of 1955 and 1956, she worked in New York City at a camp for under privileged children. On June 19, 1957, she married Ronald Schoon. They resided in New Orleans, LA, where her husband was stationed in the army. Jane especially enjoyed teaching Sunday school on the military base. After leaving the army, her husband was a field rep for super value grocery stores. There were transferred often and resided in many states. Jane enjoyed learning about different traditions and foods in each of the states they resided. She especially enjoyed living in the New England states. Jane cherished the friendships she made along the way. She and her husband put down roots in Byron in 1971. Jane was an amazing mother, raising two children: daughter Dana Jane, born in Hampton, Iowa and son Saul Ronald, born in Wilmington, Delaware. Her children will miss her love, compassion and beautiful soul. Her favorite role was the joy she found in raising her children. Jane worked as a teacher’s aide at Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley and Mary Morgan Elementary in Byron. During her 25-year tenure, she touched the lives of many children with her patience and compassion. Jane cherished her bond with those she worked side by side with, developing meaningful and lifelong friendships with Mary, Teresa, Marie and Kathy. Jane had a special place in her heart for her siblings: James, Craig, and Linda. She enjoyed extended family gatherings and spending time with her sister. Jane had many fond memories of family reunions at the pond. Fun memories were made many summers when nieces and nephews came to stay with Aunt Jane. Jane always said her grandchildren were special gifts of love. She had many adventures and laughs with them and even convinced them that she painted the sunsets just for them. More love and joy came with each great-grandchild. Jane is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived and missed dearly by her children Dana (Ken) Norup of Byron, IL; Saul (Kristin) Schoon of Gilbert, AZ; brothers James Beam and Craig (Sharon) Beam; sister Linda (Terry) Carelton; grandchildren, Noel ( Binoy) Kamel, Briar (Colin) Wray, Kip (Kathryn) Norup, and Britt (Alisa) Schoon; great-grandchildren, Naveen, Nithin and Arvin Kamal; Jackson and Lily Wray, Kenna Norup, and Wesley and Levi Schoon.

A private family memorial services is scheduled at this time. Jane will be laid to rest with her husband at Byron Township Cemetery of Byron, IL. Memorial donations in her name may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.