Update: Celebration of Travis’s Life Gathering in the Chicago area:
A Chicago area gathering to share stories and memories of Travis has been planned for Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Location: River Forest Country Club, 15 W 468 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Travis Garrett Schoening
01/02/1978 – 9/19/2021
Visitation: Saturday, October 9, 2021, 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., St. John Lutheran Church, 605 Main Street, Mineola, Iowa.
Services: Saturday, October 9, 2021, 2:00 P.M., St. John Lutheran Church, 605 Main Street, Mineola, Iowa. Services will be livestreamed: www.stjohnluthchurchmineola.org
Travis Garrett Schoening, 43, of Chicago, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2021. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.
Travis was born on January 2, 1978, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Gary and the late Karen Schoening. Travis spent most of his childhood living on a farm outside of Glenwood, Iowa. After graduating high school, Travis attended Iowa State University and then lived in Chicago.
Travis is survived by his father, Gary Schoening (June) of Lethbridge, Alberta Canada; sisters Allison Welz (Daniel) of Elmhurst, Illinois, Gina Cohn (Michael) of Hoover, Alabama; niece and nephews Madeline Welz, Ethan Welz, Ryan Welz and Ethan Cohn, aunts, uncles, cousins as well as his beloved dog, Cody.
Preceded in death by mother, Karen (Borkhus) Schoening, grandparents Ormand and Arlene (Jensen) Schoening, Lloyd and Betty (Kovak) Borkhus.
Travis was self-employed with his company, T9 Creative, as the mastermind behind amazing websites, videos, photography and more. He was a forever adventurer who loved to travel and captured so much beauty through his lens. Travis was a devoted sports fan and especially loved to cheer for Iowa State, the Glenwood Rams, the Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs.
Interment, Mineola Cemetery, Mineola, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Travis can be made to The Travis Schoening Scholarship Fund established by Glenwood Community School District. His family is extremely grateful that his name and memory will live on in his hometown.
The Travis Schoening Scholarship Fund
Glenwood State Bank
32 N. Walnut Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
13 Condolences
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the healing journey ahead be filled with lots of warm memories and much love to all of you.
I’m very sad to know that Travis isn’t with us anymore. He was so vibrant and had an extraordinary talent, much like his cousin. I hope he and Patrick are sharing a beer wherever they are! Allison and Uncle Gary, you and the rest of your family are in my heart and thoughts.
Absolutely heartbroken. My beloved nephew and Godson. I’m going to miss my Travy Garrett. Now , with the Lord, his mother.(Karen) , grandparents and other family. Rest in Heaven dear Travis.
My heart is broken over the untimely death of nephew, Travis!!!
I am so happy that Travis lived a full life, traveling and photographing. We all loved sharing in his adventures through his wonderful photography! He will be forever in my heart, a beloved young man who left us way too soon! Rest In Peace Travis!!!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. May the beautiful memories continue to fill your heart.
Sorry to hear about Travis Gary my prayers are with all of you I know what its like to loose a son I am living in Allen Texas not to far from my youngest son Danny and Delwyn lives in Fallon, Nevada may all the memories
continue to fill your heart
I am so sorry for your loss Gina. My prayers are with you and your family.
We will pray for you my friend.
I Talked to Your Dad, Allison, and Gina, My Heart Goes out to You also Darlin, Young Ladies.Nothing makes this Better, but like Your Daddy said, Family Helps. Thoughts of You in this difficult time.
The service was lovely – thank you so much for streaming it for those of us who wanted to be there but couldn’t attend. Travis was so very kind, patient, talented… and hilarious. I think of him every time I walk into my office and see the logo on my wall that he created for me. You are sorely missed, my dear cousin. Gary, Allison and Gina – my heart breaks for you. Julie
Gary and family, I have wonderful memories of you snd Jaren snd your family. I was at Missouri Valley from 1975 to 1980. Sending prayers and hugs to all of you. We were so sorry to hear about Travis. Hugs to all of you.
Barb Ludwig Staab
We are incredibly saddened by the loss of our dear friend Travis. Travis was an amazing person and we will miss him dearly. We extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the Schoening family and Cody.
I didn’t know Travis that well. But when I taught in Clarinda, I reached out to him to learn about the things he had created for the Glenwood schools. He was a great help and so kind. I hope it provides some comfort knowing that his influence and legacy extends farther than anyone can fully know.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Cole
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