Kellie Lynn Schutt , 55 of Chenoa, lost her hard-fought battle with brain cancer at 12:06 pm, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a celebration of Kellie's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Brain Tumor Network, BrainTumorNetwork.org. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

Kellie was born September 2, 1966 in Hollywood, FL; the daughter of Fred and Irene (Glade) Schmuck. Her father preceded her in death.

Survivors include her fiancé of over 20 years, Scott Philyaw of Chenoa; her mother, Irene Schmuck of Sharon, WI; one brother, Kevin Schmuck of Sharon, WI; two sisters, Kathy (Ralph) Keck of Elkhorn, WI; and Kim (Russ) Niday of Winter Garden, FL; and her beloved cats, Senna, Nico and KeKe.

Kellie served our country in the US Army from 1984 - 1989.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles, RVing, cooking, Formula 1 racing and watching Packer's football.