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John Schafer Obituary

Schafer, John F. Veteran Army. Loving Father of Donna (Richard) Ascher, Jeanne (Joseph) Villa, Thomas (Susan) Schafer and John Jr. (Kriste) Schafer; Cherished Grandfather of Kimberly, Rebecca, Grace, Joseph Jr., Kathleen and Frank; Dear Brother of Robertine (Bill) Kelly, William (Jane), Edward (Pat) Schafer, Peggy (Jack) Kelly, Therese (George) Dowiarz, the late Mae Betty (late Bud) Langdon, late Harry (late Mary Jane) and the late Jim Schafer; Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 AM at FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For information: 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2012.

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Patty Flores

May 23, 2012

We were very saddened to hear about our great neighbor Jack! Since we moved across the street he was always such a friendly man! My little Christopher who is five always looked forward in seeing Jack sit on his steps enjoying the day! RIP Jack... you will be missed by the Flores family!
Eduardo, Patty & Christopher

Karen and Mike McDonnell

May 23, 2012

Count on our prayers for Uncle Jack and each of you! May his greatest virtues live on in each of us. He was so full of joy and loved everyone!!!!!! We will miss him very much!

Bill Reilly

May 23, 2012

Our deepest sympathy of your loss. Skippy was loved by many. Our family adored him. May he rest in peace and sing with the angles. Warmly, Bill Reilly and children.

Julie Majka

May 22, 2012

Donna, Jeanne, Tom, and Jack,
Your Dad was one of the greatest guys ever and of course one of my favorite Uncles. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life. I have so many great memories ... he truly will be missed!

Sheila Balnis

May 22, 2012

I will always remember Uncle Jack for his great smile, quick wit, and always a sense of humor. He will truly be missed as it was always wonderful and special in those times that I enjoyed his company. My deepest sympathy to all in the Shaefer Family for our loss. Best to all ~

Christine (Balnis) Vandeventer

May 22, 2012

Deepest sympathies to the Schaefer family. Uncle Jack was the greatest guy to have around. He loved being with the family and we loved being around him too!

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

May 22, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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