Merrie Ann Schafer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2018, at the age of 57, Merrie Ann Schafer (West Frankfort, Illinois), born in Benton, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Cheryl Schafer Collins and Robert Michael Schafer; and her nephew Owen Carl McClerren. She is survived by: her sons, David Carter of West Frankfort and Aaron Bowling (Brandi); her grandchildren, Blaine Bowling of Orient and Rylee Bowling of Orient; her sister Marcia Raubach (Roger) of West Frankfort; her nieces and nephews, Beth McClerren (Dale), Amy Galli (Dave), Emily Collins (Nathan Norman), Chris Raubach (Dawnette), Eric Collins, Madelaine, Chloe, Lucy Norman, Ashlan Galli, Henry Norman, Logan Galli, Reed Raubach and Evan McClerren; and her grandchildren, Blaine Merrie, Rylee Merrie and MaMa Merrie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, First Christian Church, or to the charity of choice.