- Marjorie "Jean" (Medearis) Schaefer, 85, of Ottawa, formerly of Chillicothe, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at her daughter's home in Ottawa.
Private services were through the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Jean was born on Aug. 28, 1929, in Wyoming, Ill. Her parents were Arnel and Irma (Smith) Medearis.
She was a graduate of Sparland High School.
She married Everett Chris Schaefer on July 30, 1950, in Chillicothe.
Jean worked as a checker for the Kroger in Chillicothe for 25 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, bird watching, flower gardening, ceramics and rooting for the Cubs.
She is survived by two children, Cheryl "Sherry" (Edward) Hartenbower of Ottawa and Michael (Robin) Schaefer of Germantown Hills, Ill.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence (Mary) Medearis of Henry and Russell (Linda) Medearis of Sparland; and a sister, Lucille "Sis" Shofner of Henry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Everett; and three brothers.
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Waller-Joos-Stetzler
1929 - 2015 (85 years)
