Barbara Schaefer, 83, died peacefully in her home on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Barb was born on February 18, 1938, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to parents Clarence and Elvera (nee Martin) Teigen. On June 25, 1965, Barb married Bert Schaefer in Park Ridge, Illinois. Together they loved to travel the world, and even spent several years living in Germany, where Barb was employed as a nurse. Barb was a skilled and caring woman and that was reflected in her career. She was a nurse for over 50 years, and even after retiring she spent many hours volunteering at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley. She loved living in Sun City and made many dear friends there. She loved her family and was a doting grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Barb is survived by her stepchildren, Deborah (Thomas) Koziel, and Kirk (Mary) Schaefer, her grandchildren, Brian (Tressa) Koziel, Scott (Renee) Koziel, Nicole (Johnny) Minardi, and Natalie Schaefer, her great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Zachary, and Sutton, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert Schaefer.
Visitation will be Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Funeral will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/
For further information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Jerry and I greatly miss Barb. Her humor, kindness, caring, and friendship were so special to us as we grew to know her after she retired. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace with Bert.
Jerry and I greatly miss Barb. Her humor, kindness, caring, and friendship were so special to us as we grew to know her after she retired. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace with Bert.
Jerry and I greatly miss Barb. Her humor, kindness, caring, and friendship were so special to us as we grew to know her after she retired. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace with Bert.
Jerry and I greatly miss Barb. Her humor, kindness, caring, and friendship were so special to us as we grew to know her after she retired. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace with Bert.
Our prayers are surrounding all of you............and, of course, all our love!!!
My sympathies to Barb’s family and all her friends. She was a wonderful person, and all who knew her were blessed.
To Barb's Family: We are so very sorry to hear of her passing. Our sympathy & condolences go out to her family & friends. May she rest in peace with her family!