Ann Schubert Obituary

Dear Bill,

I was so taken aback by your telling me of her death that it has taken this long to put words to feelings. My memories of Ann take me back to gatherings of graduate students in back yards, to a brief visit in Hyde Park to pick up or drop off a paper, and to reading articles. Getting over the loss of a loved one takes only, oh, forever. My thoughts are often with and of you and your children.

Sincerely,

David

Bill and Family,
Rick and I want to express our deepest sympathy for Ann's death. Knowing what it means to have your spouse as your most cherished colleague, we know that the daily reminders in both your professional and personal life must be very difficult. We hope that your personal and professional collective legacy helps sustain you through your time of grief.

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry,
We were so saddened to hear of Ann's death. We know you have wonderful memories. May they bring you peace at this sad and difficult time. Please know we are thinking of you. Sincerely, Barry, Linda and Emily Tusin

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,
You, the "Schuberts" were one of the first families that I met when I moved to Chicago. Ann and I had only four conversations in the 14 years I lived there; I remember each conversation with such clarity. Such a gentle spirit! An excemplary mother and wife! A dedicated scholar! Her work, her love and her life live on!

Bill, Heidi, and Henry--

Like so many others, I was taken aback by sadness when I heard the news of Ann's passing. You all know that you were blessed to have lived with a person whose spirit passed on to everyone she met. There aren't many of such folks with this power out there, but Ann was one. I know this mostly through Bill, in whom I saw Ann's presence. I have been fortunate to be guided by Bill and your family (until a few years ago, I had a quote from Heidi posted in my classroom--wisdom from maybe 1993) and I still count you as incredibly important to me. Please know that you have many friends who care for you deeply and will support you in any way you need.

Best,
Kristien

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,
I am so saddened by Ann's death. I have dozens and dozens of memories
of Ann from the time when Ed and I lived in Chicago and then after we
moved to California.. I remember all the many long conversations, the
wonderful dinners, and plays and movies that we shared with her! I
remember when Ann got pregnant with Heidi and then with Henry and all
the plans and dreams whe had for their lives and your life together as a family. I remember how she anticipated Heidi's birth and as Heidi got older she would tell me about Heidi's love of ballet and her dance
lessons. Then I remember Henry's birth and her stories of him as a
little boy and how he loved to play with the computer. Mostly I
remember how Ann devoted herself to all of you as a mother and wife--
how much she loved each of you. She was a dear freind to me,--I still
have a copy of her disseration and I remember how happy she was when
she was awarded her PhD. My library is much larger for my friendship
with her--she ws always sending books and wonderful articles to read. I
found Ann exceptional in all ways and I miss her everyday. She can
never be replaced. Love to the three of you!
Geneva

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Bill,

I remember when I met Ann as a new nieghbor in our brand new community. I was struck by her openess, fairness, and her wanting for us to be inclusive of all of our nieghbors needs and concerns. She was such a wonderful role model for us, and her children. She was so thoughful, as she made sure everyone on our board was remembered at Christmas time.

I feel fortunate to have shared some time with Ann, and I pray that you and your family find comfort in knowing how much we all cared for her.

Bill, Heidi, and Henry,
My condolences to you on Ann's passing. My memories of her go back a long way to many conferences and conversations. Would that there were more persons of her intelligence and compassion. I hope to see you soon to remember Ann with you in person.

Bill, it's unfortunate that i found out about Ann's death today - almost a month later. I was enthralled and shocked in awe. I stood and sat still all at the same time. I wondered and pondered, and remembering your descriptions of her situation i shook my head, and knelt down in humility and in silent prayer. I hope you and your family find somthing within your selves and in the examples of Ann to hold on to and move ahead. Accept my sincere and deepest sympathy Bill.

Dear Cousins Bill, Heidi & Henry,

I shall always remember Ann Lynn as a most loving and generous person. Her love of family extended much farther than her immediate family reaching out and warming our hearts with her thoughtful greetings, as if there were no generations or miles between to distance us. She was even gifted at expressing her love for our distant relatives in Spain whom she had never met. The characteristics that I will remember most of her are that love of family, her tremendous generosity and her talent of expressing herself so well in writing. A greeting from her was always a precious memory of her kind loving ways.

I mourn for our loss, but know that her life has left a lasting imprint in our memories to keep her spirit alive in our hearts.

Sincerely,

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry,

When I first learned of the news it was schocking! The thoughts that came to my mind was the amazing eulogy that Ann prepared for her mom. How thoughtful of a person she was of others' feelings. She was proud of each one of you. I know that she is rejoicing with her parents. Now we all have one more angel that will be embracing us!
God Bless You!
Carmen Rivera Kurban

Dear Bill,
I really appreciate your call to tell me of Anne's untimely passing. I treasure the times the four of us spent together back when Geneva and I were at UICC. I'll always remember Anne's wonderful presence and her wise observations on life, work, and everything. My thoughts are with you, Heidi, and Henry in this time of sorrow. Those who mourn are comforted. I know that a world of sweet memories will remain when the pain of this time has faded.
With fond regards,
Ed

Dear Bill,

Thank you for taking the time to call us. Martha and I are deeply saddened over Ann's passing and the pain you all went through.

We happily remember the adventure of visiting your home and family. I clearly recall the animated debates questing for the good in this life and how to best appreciate and live in that goodness. For the rest of us, Bill, your lives and your recent experiences only clarify the importance of those reflections. You are in our thoughts,

Dayvid Schultz
Martha Kaempfe

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry,

As you probably know, the Steiger's and Lopez's go back to WWII where Frank and Jack met in the army. Frank from Chicago and Jack from Springfield, they discovered they were born on the same day and almost at the same hour. They referred to each other as twins and began a life long friendship.

I grew up an only child in Florida. I learned of my Uncle Frank, Aunt Helen and cousins Ann Lynn and Cindy (and later Frankie). For me, these people have always been with me.

The distance between Chicago and St. Petersburg, FL meant we didn't see each other but rarely. My most vivid memories are those from home movies and the many stories my dad liked to tell of Frank and his girls.

It was not until I grew up, left home, and was studying at the Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana that I really got to know this family who had always been with me.

Though I knew Ann Lynn from the many stories my parents told me of her, it was not until 1982 that I think I actually met her, at least as an adult.

Over the years while I was in Champaign, I regularly traveled to Chicago to see Helen and very often it included a visit or a nice meal out. One in particular I recall was at a restaurant, Mi Casa, Su Casa. I still have a book of matches from the place and I associate it with Bill and Ann.

After I married, and Heidi probably doesn't recall dancing with her Mom and Dad at my wedding, Ann began to occassionaly email me. It seemed to increase after my dad died a couple of years ago.

I am an only child. So, the relations between siblings, frankly, mystify me. I have one male friend, who I like to think of as having a brotherly relationship. And it was with Ann who I would have to say, extended to me, what I could only consider to be a sisterly relationship. I don't know how to describe it well, except that it seemed to matter little how much time had passed since our last communication,l but we seemed to pick up right where we left off. It may be, now, a very long time before we talk again, but I expect when we do, we will pick right up where we left off.

My mother has many wonderful memories of Ann Lynn. Today she told me that she thought of Ann Lynn as the daughter she never had but always wanted. My parents and Ann's parents were very close despite the 1000+ miles of separation. I'll audio record my mother's memories and send them on to you soon.

My deepest thoughts are with you.

tom steiger

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,
We will always remember Ann as a wonderful person whose generosity and care were matched only by her love for her family. We send our regrets and heartfelt sympathy.

Mari and Frank Koerner

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,
I was so sorry to hear about Ann's death as I was to hear about her lengthy illness. I will always remember Ann for her warm and generous heart and loving spirit. It is an honor for me to call her my friend.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry:
The sorrow of language is that words cannot express all we want to say. How can we convey our sorrow? How can we find the words you need? Words fall short and yet we must try and tell you how we grieve for Ann and for your loss. Our thoughts reach back some quarter century to talks about children at the University of Victoria and walks with children in Beacon Hill Park. These faded memories of yesterday now seem so vivid and fine. You both taught graduate students about curriculum and teaching. But surely what these students would recall most after all these 25 years is how in your togetherness you taught something much more significant and lasting. You taught in your relation, actions and affection for each other how love can be perceived in its perfection.
We know that this love for each other will never leave you. It will sustain you Bill, Heidi and Henry.
Our thoughts are with you.
Judith and Max

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,
What a loss you have experienced. Ann was the one of the most generous, kind, and thoughtful people on this planet. We can only console ourselves with our memories and with the knowledge that the world is a better place because of Ann Lynn. We love you all and send our deepest condolences and prayers.
All our love,

Cousins Angela, Bob, Charles, Katherine and Elizabeth Weck

Bill,
Henry, and Heidi,
We have enjoyed getting to know you as our neighbors and have been praying for your family. Bill- you have been a role model and a teacher
in the Home Owner's Association as was Ann before you. We feel blessed
to have your family as our neighbors and want you to know we continue
to pray for you in this difficult time.

As dificult as your loss is, please find solace in the knowledge that our loving creator now has the company of the talented and creative Ann Lynn in their spiritual home.

Bill and Family,

I can only tell you that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. You have been such an inspiration to me personally and professionally, and I can only imagine what this loss might mean to you. In many ways, you represent to me what it means to think about a purposeful life, one that is meaningful for those with whom we come into contact. Know that you are cared about by so many friends, family, and colleagues.

Warmest Regards,

Erik Malewski

Bill, My thoughts are with you at this time. I know you were very close to Ann and that she was not only a colleague, but an inspiration in your work. I hope to be able to see you in Chicago during AERA.
Much love,
JoAnn Phillion

Bill, Heidi, and Henry,
We knew Ann only through emails, her public writings, and the love story Bill told as he advised and taught students. In that way I've come to know Heidi and Henry, too.
That, and through their pictures in Bill's office.
What we knew of Ann was her brilliant mind, her loving heart, and her amazing ability to scan the world and select its gems. And we knew her as the love that animates Bill.
She remains in our hearts and you three are in our thoughts in this tough time. Thanks for our glimpses of her love and yours.

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry,

Who can comprehend death? And life? Not me. But I belive we can take solace in the benevolence of being and of not being as expressed by Antoine de Saint-Exupery who wrote: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Ann's essence--her loving and caring nature--is still with us, and forever will always be.

Dear friends,
These are hard, hard times, I know. In my own life I've tried to learn to see my own parents' deaths as "educative" in every respect. I've come to believe that there are ways (though sometimes difficult to identify) to transform my longing and sorrow into self-reflective lessons that can help me to better understand and appreciate how important familial love and struggle have been in the development of my own perspectives on life, love and mission. This is extremely trying stuff, and I can't imagine how much more so if it were my own life partner.
Please know that Tara & I will keep you in our thoughts for a good long time to come. Ann's death is a huge loss for so many people. At the same time, Anne's life has been a huge gift for even more people!

Much love,
Dan Marshall & Tara Fulton

Dear, Bill,Heidi and Henry

Please accept our sincere sympathy in these hard times. Ann was a wonderful person. May your beautiful memories give you comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love, Wanda, Jose, Xavier and Yajaira

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry,
Ann was a big part of our family's life for many important years. She was a professional mentor, a loyal friend, and most importantly an inspiration as a mother. You are all blessed to have her as a guide in your lives. She is always with you.

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ann was a magnificent human being. Her writings live on as wonderful memories for all. I know your hearts are filled with more loving memories of your soul mate, mom, teacher, and friend. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grieving.
Love,
Ginny

Dear Bill, Heidi and Henry
Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences in this time of sorrow. You were very fortunate to had Ann in your lives, such an angel and loving human being. Helen must be having a blast having her baby girl with her and both must be blessing and watching you from heaven.
We will keep your family in our prayers and God bless you always,
Love, Marilyn, Ricardo, R.J., Erick and Gretchen

Dear Professor Schubert and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of Ann's passing. Though I never met her I was moved by her work and trust that her life in the world, including her family, will inspire many others to reflect, learn and grow. May love and light surround you and Ann always.

Bill, Heidi, and Henry,

Even though I never had the chance to meet Ann, I felt a sense of connection with her struggle for health and a quality of life in spite of her illness. Through Noreen I heard of her valient struggle. My heart aches for all of you in this time of loss and my thoughts are with you.

For those of us who make a living with words, this is most difficult. There are only meager phrases to express the deep sadness I feel. Ann remains in my thoughts as “that spunky lady with graceful wisdom who shared her thinking, even through her pain.” How I miss Scoffingdragon!

Dear Bill and family:
No one not in your position can feel that pain and loss of that wonderful lady, Ann. While you will surely feel a certain emptiness not having that energetic companion with you, I am confident that you are comforted by the knowledge that you had many wonderful years together. All of your friends grieve with you and the kids, Bill, on the passing of a wonderful help-mate (and poetess). No one can forget the enthusiasm Ann displayed for you, her family, her profession and her interests.
Ann's lively participation in everything you and the family did is a testimonial to the love and sentiment which she held deep in her heart; it is a memorial we each will carry with us.

To Bill and family:
Peace and love to each of you during this difficult time. I'm sorry I never met Ann, as she sounds like a good soul. I know she will live on in your hearts and in her work.

Dear Schubert Family,
I am a friend of Karen's and have met Elaine & Kenny along with the children. I would like to express my sympathy during this very difficult time. Karen is a wonderful person and helped me through the loss of my mother which I will never forget. God bless and take comfort in knowing that she is with our Savior.

To the family of Ann Lynn Lopez,
Although I did not know Ann personally, I know of her good works through her husband, Bill. I am saddened that her creativity and dedication was cut short by illness; however, her works lives on through her writings. God Bless you in your time of bereavement.

Dear Bill, Heidi, and Henry,

About a year ago I had the good fortune to have an email exchange with Ann where she shared a bit of her wisdom: "The Druids referred to the power of the word, the capacity of the word to refashion what is, to move reality....and at this Yuletide, perhaps there is new wisdom to be found in that simple concept. I think that you agree that in conversation there exists great power (and Spiderman would add: "and with great power comes greater responsibility")." Your wife and mother was a very wise woman. Aleta and I both wish we had been able to spend time with her during the more recent years. May you have much peace and even pride in remembering Ann and may her goodness continue to exert its influence for many years to come. Nathan and Aleta

Bill, Lynn and I are deeply saddened over your loss of Ann. While words at times like these are inadequate, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Schubert family;
We can not express our sympathies enough. Ann was one of the nicest patients I've had the pleasure to work with.
Our condolences

Bill, Heidi and Henry,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I consider myself blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing Ann and I can honestly say that she was the most loving, compassionate and loyal friend a person can have. I will miss her very much.
May Our Lord Grant You Eternal Rest.

What a wonderful tribute to Ann.
She was an exceptional human being
and will be greatly missed.
So very sorry.

Dad, Heidi and Henry,
I'm so sorry you are all going through such a difficult time now. Ann was a wonderful person and will be missed. I love you all very much and look forward to seeing you very soon.

Love,
Karen