Martha Schafer's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2023 in Olivia, Minnesota

Martha Schafer

May 31, 1937 - December 5, 2023 (86 years old)

Olivia, Minnesota

Martha Schafer's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2023 in Olivia, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dirks Blem Funeral Service

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Martha Schafer

May 31, 1937 - December 5, 2023 (86 years old)

Olivia, Minnesota

Martha Schafer Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Martha Schafer of Olivia, Minnesota, who passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martha Schafer to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Houdek and Irene Houdek (Goblish); her husband Eugene Schafer; her daughter Mona Balcer; her brother Ed Houdek; and her siblings-in-law, Lorraine Houdek-Kohout, Mary Houdek and Ronald Revier.

She is survived by: her children, Debb Balcer of Redwood Falls, Scott Balcer of Cedar Park, TX, Troy Balcer (Gayle) of Edina, Jason Schafer (Jennifer) of Crosby and Vonnie Schaufler (Kyle) of Olivia; her grandchildren, Kayla Balcer, Anthony Gerdes, Chris McCormick, John Balcer, Madeleine, MacAllister Balcer, Tyler Gettel, Corbin, Chloe, Natalie Schafer, Katherine Schafer, Logan Egge, Gavin, Ava Hammerschmidt and Weston Schaufler; and her siblings, Margaret Meuhlberg, Marie Revier, Henry Houdek, Rita Healy (Charlie), Diane Haney (Dick), Dottie Elfering (Jim), Rosemary Woelfel (Michael) and Don Houdek. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dirks Blem Funeral Service



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“I met Martha briefly at a family reunion with Ruthy Sturgill a few months ago and she was so sweet to me and such a darling! Im so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.”


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Dirks-Blem Funeral Home
104 S 6th St, Olivia, MN 56277

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Dec 11

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104 S 6th St, Olivia, MN 56277

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Dec 11

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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
302 S 10th St, Olivia, MN 56277

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