Irene E. Schaefer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene E. Schaefer of Morris, Illinois, who passed away on May 25, 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.
As Irene departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Irene. Though Irene may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adam Elinewski and Mary Elinewski; her husband Robert W. Schaefer; and her brother Walter Kulof (Lauretta). She is survived by: her daughter Nancy Jo Schaefer of Joliet. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Irene's memory to: Operation St. Nick, P.O. Box 781, Morris, Illinois 60450 or Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431.
