Amy Michele Roeder, 47

Amy Michele Roeder, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Woodstock, Illinois. Amy was born on December 27, 1976, in Woodstock, Illinois, to Michael and Kim (Mallory) Pollnow. After graduating from Marengo High School in 1995, Amy earned a degree from Parkland College in 1998 to pursue a career in Dental Hygiene. From there, she practiced for 12 years at Marengo Family Dental in her hometown where she provided the best gift to her patients: a fresh, shiny smile.

On September 7, 2002, in Huntley, Illinois, Amy married the love of her life, Paul Roeder, and they went on to have three precious children, Jacob (18), Brandon (16), and Autumn (11). Amy loved nothing more than traveling to serene places with her family. Whether it was a sandy beach in Mexico, enjoying the lake life in Wisconsin, or the southernmost tip of the US in Key West, she embraced and appreciated all this beautiful world had to offer.

In 2011, Amy decided to do the one thing that she cherished most, which was to be a full-time mom to her kids. This role was meant for Amy. She was a mom that put every ounce of her being into her family. Whether it was running to soccer or basketball, baking her all-too-famous desserts for a birthday party, decorating the yard for Homecoming group pictures, going to an orchestra concert, or volunteering at one of the kids’ schools, she lived her life for her family. Amy was the ideal stay-at-home mom who created the most loving, happy, and comfortable home for her four favorite people. 

In the fall of 2021, Amy accepted a position as an associate at Westwood Elementary School in Woodstock, IL, in a school district she had been volunteering in for years. Being the giving and selfless person she was, this was the perfect job for her to give back. She had an amazingly powerful impact on so many young lives in her community. 

Amy and Paul built a village of friends that were so important to her. Amy’s love and passion for life, along with her trademark heart-shaped smile, were contagious. If you were lucky enough to know Amy, you know that she was always up for a good time. She loved to host gatherings, as she had a knack for bringing people together. Amy created a home that welcomed you with sweet treats, the unique scent of a seasonal candle, decor covering every inch of the house for every holiday, family pictures adorning the shelves, and fresh flowers, fruits, and veggies on the counter.  Her heart and soul were always on display with her personal touch stamped everywhere.

Amy is survived by her loving husband Paul as well as her three children Jacob, Brandon, and Autumn; her parents Kim (Don) Koplin and Michael (Denise) Pollnow both of Marengo, IL; her sister Abby (Craig) Brackmann of Marengo, IL; her nieces Mia and Elyse Brackmann; her mother-in-law Maria (Serge) Roeder of IL; her brother-in-law Ryan Roeder of WI; her nieces Halie (Sebastian) Roeder and Adelyn Roeder both of WI; her great nephew Cashton; and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Amy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Bob and Violet Mallory; her paternal grandmother Dorothy Pollnow Mattingly; and her father-in-law Neal Roeder.

A Celebration of Amy’s life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 from 4-8 pm at Courthouse Square, 101 North Johnson Street , Woodstock, IL. ( the old Courthouse) Memorial donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com