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Rose Schaefer Obituary

Schaefer, Rose Marie A. Age 95, of Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Richard P. Schaefer. Loving mother of Margaret "Peggy" Brown, Timothy O. Schaefer and the late William H., Richard "Scott" and Dennis J. Schaefer. Devoted grandmother of Michelle Brown, Melissa Schaefer, Kimberly (Dan) Magnanenzi, Daniel (James) Schaefer, Mark (Kiley) Schaefer, Nicole (Jeffrey Walsdorf)Schaefer, Matthew (Shannon) Schaefer.Great-grandmother of Aubrey and Liam Magnanenzi. Fond sister of Margaret Boeykens, the late Cecile (the late Edward) Belsky, the late Elaine (the late William) Matthews, the late Noel (Patricia) Boeykens, the late Marie (the late Frank) Johnson and the late Leon Boeykens (Air Force MIA). Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former member of theSunDowner Square Dance Club.VisitationThursday, January 2, 2020 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with service at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private. For info773-736-3833or visit Rose Marie's memorial atwww.smithcorcoran.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2019.

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Peggy Schaefer Brown

May 11, 2025

Mom wishing you a Happy irthday and Happy Mother's Day for 2025. Keep shining down on us . Your daughter Peggy and grand daughter Michelle

Peggy Schaefer Brown

January 10, 2025

Wishing you and Dad a Happy Anniversary. Your daughter Peggy along with Michelle.

Peggy Brown

December 24, 2024

Mom. Checking back just to make sure you don't forget to keep an eye on everyone along with everyone else as Christmas approaches. Don't forget the cookies. Your daughter Peggy along with Michelle.

Peggy Schaefer Brown

May 11, 2024

Mom, Checking in to wish you a Happy Birthday. May 11, 2024. And Mother's Day since they are almost together. I'm sure Dad and the family and all the relatives are on hand to help. Don't forget to shine the light on all of us that are left down here in your celebration as your journey continues. Your daughter Peggy and grandaughter Michelle

Charles E Templin

March 6, 2024

My condolences Peggy and to your family.

Peggy Schaefer Brown

March 5, 2024

Mom I just wanted to share with you that we can still celebrate Dad's birthday like we always did on St. Patrick's day because in our ancestry we are 2% Irish. I wanted you to know because of something you said to me when he went on another journey about the situation. Add it to your notebook. Michelle wanted to do an ancestry test. Your daughter Peggy

Peggy Schaefer Brown

January 10, 2024

Wishing you and Dad a happy Anniversary. Your daughter Peggy

Peggy Schaefer Brown

December 26, 2023

Hi Mom. Remembering you always and with the holidays. I know everyone up there is watching down on us. Think you and everyone can help untangle this mess we are in and keep us safe.. Your daughter Peggy

Peggy Brown

May 15, 2023

Remembering you on Mother's Day
May 14, 2023. Your daughter Peggy

Peggy Schaefer Brown

May 11, 2023

Well Mom, it's your birthday today May 11, 2023. I know Dad has the matches to light the candles so you can blow them all out. I know your keeping an eye on all of us down here along with my brothers and grandmother and grandfather and all of our relatives who are helping you celebrate. Have a happy birthday. Your daughter Peggy. Michelle aso

Peggy Schaefer Brown

December 25, 2022

December 25, 2023 Wishing you and dad a Merry Christmas on your journey with the rest of the relatives. Don't forget to signal us down here.

Peggy Schaefer Brown

May 11, 2022

Another birthday wish as it reaches 90 degrees. Michelle is at Amazon. If you have a spare moment on your special day, use your guidance to help us in this situation to have the help we need to be in a better situation than the one that has been pending. Love You. Your Daughter

Peggy Schaefer Brown

May 11, 2022

Happy Birthday Mom. I'm sure your watching over us in your journey. Light a candle for us down here and help us into a better life from the pandemic. It just missed you. Wishing you the best. Tell Dad Hi. Your daughter

Peggy Brown

December 25, 2021

Mom just checking back and wishing you a Merry Christmas 2021 on your forever journey as you and Dad keep a watch over us all.

Peggy Brown

May 12, 2020

Well Mom wishing you a happy mother's day and a happy birthday in your journey and i am putting in another request about the situation on family communication. Your daughter Peggy. Candle lit

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 3, 2020

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Rose Marie will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd.) In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Charles Templin

January 2, 2020

My you R. I.P Rose Marie.My prayers go out to the family.

Robert & Patricia Yamane

January 2, 2020

Our condolences to the Schaefer families for your loss. My parents were square dancing friends of Rose Marie. May she rest in peace.

Bonnie Politza

January 2, 2020

Remember many a sleepover with my cousins Peggy, Billy, Scott, Dennis & Timmy when we were kids. It's a shame we all lost touch. Aunt Rose Marie was the nicest Mom. Unfortunately not in Chicago area now b
ut my condolences to Tim & Peggy.

Peggy Brown

January 1, 2020

My loving mother on another journey

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