Wilma Jean Schaefer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilma Jean Schaefer of Marseilles, Illinois, who passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard F. Gleason and Isabelle Gleason (Thompson); her husband Eugene Schaefer of Ottawa, IL; and her sisters, Gloria Lettsome and Patsy Ann.
She is survived by: her sister Dea Ann Thompson (Jim); her children, Brent Schaefer (Debbie), Rhonda Hill (Ryan), Renee McKinney (John) and Michelle Schaefer; her grandchildren, Derek Schaefer (Sarah), Matthew Schaefer, Nathanial Schaefer (Claudia), Brittani Holland (Nathan), Brandon Diss (Stephanie), Benjamin Diss (Megan), Jenny Wren (Gary), Cory Clements (Ren) and Cortney Wilson (Calvin); and her great grandchildren, Adrian, BriLeigh, Alex, Addison, Taylor, Brady, Bailey, Emmalyn, Kallyn, Finnley, Makynlee, Cooper, Abriel, Grant, Briar and Jack. She is also survived by many cousin, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the Marseilles Nursing Service or the Marseilles United Methodist Church.
