John Anton Schoonover, 64, of New Berlin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home.

He was born on August 14, 1961, in Havana, the son of John Harry and Margit Roberta (Scheitler) Schoonover. John married Georgia Everhart on February 29, 1992, and she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Jacob of Springfield and Derek of California; grandson, Caisen of Springfield; and brothers, Mike of Missouri and Major (Mari Jane) of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margit and Harry; sister, Elsa McDaniel; and nephew, Tommy John.

John graduated from Triopia High School in 1979 and Illinois College in Jacksonville in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in business management. He worked for the State of Illinois in the Department of Social Security as a claims judicator for 32 years.

John had grown up in church and continued to be of Lutheran faith into adulthood. He liked to collect items, especially trains, records, and Victrola's old school record players. He was also a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. John loved to spend time with family, especially with his grandson Caisen.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Bethel Cemetery to follow. The family will meet friends from 1 PM until the time of service. Memorial donations can be made to the family in care of Georgia. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.