Mardell A. Schmidt, 87, of Glen Ellyn. Formerly of Lincolnshire. Passed away on December 28th 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearest sister of Eugene (Donna) Benes. the late Donald, the late Robert, and the late Raymond (the late Margaret), Fond aunt of William (Jacqueline) Benes, Janet (Patricia Noble) Benes, Karen (J. Marlin) Hawthorne, and Brian Benes. Devoted parishioner of St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn. Inurnment at All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options (773) 631-0018.