Emojean M. Schmidt, 'Jeannie', 95, of Cato, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Marvin Ingersoll and the late Emma Jutton Ingersoll. She was considered the family Matriarch and enjoyed entertaining at her home in Cato and spending time with family and friends. She was known as Mom, Gramma, and GG to those who loved her most.
Music was Jeannies passion.
She played guitar and piano and wrote and recorded songs. She formed a gospel singing group and traveled to perform.
In 2020 just before Len's passing Jeannie and Len celebrated their 72-wedding anniversary.

The youngest of her siblings, she is predeceased by her husband, Leonard Schmidt (2020), as well as two brothers and four sisters.

Survived by her son, Mark (Tammy) Schmidt of Cato, grandsons, Lenny (Corrine) Schmidt of Cato, Marky (Carrie) Schmidt of Cato, and Jeffery (Cheryl) Schmidt of Phoenix, great grandchildren, Triton Schmidt, Luna Schmidt, Mira Schmidt, Cora Schmidt, Everly Schmidt, Tyler Schmidt, and Oakley Schmidt, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place in the spring at a date to be determined. Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato is in care of the arrangements. www.catoredcreek.com