"Sandy, Denny, and all ... We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom is at peace now and has joined Our Lord in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy and Dennis"
In loving memory of
Mildred Mae Schaefer
March 3, 1930 - January 26, 2010
GARNER - Mildred "Millie" Schaefer, 79, of Garner died Tuesday (January 26, 2010) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a rosary at 4 P.M., a VFW Auxiliary service at 6:45 P.M. followed by a time of sharing. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Catholic Charities, American Lung Association or The Salvation Army.
Mildred Mae Schaefer, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Hrubes) Stupka, was born March 6, 1930 on a farm north of Garner. Millie graduated from Hayfield High School in 1947. After high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at Reuben's Shoe Store in Forest City. On November 25, 1948 she was married to Calvin "Joe" Schaefer at St. James rectory in Forest City. Joe was in construction work and they traveled to different construction places in the Midwest. In 1954, they returned to Garner where they raised their family. Millie worked in a variety of jobs including the nursing home, Dr. Fuller's medical office, secretary at Garner-Hayfield High School and twenty years as part-time secretary at North Iowa Printing Company. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, church activities, card playing and, in her earlier years, camping.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society and the Garner VFW Auxiliary.
Millie is survived by her six children, Sandra (LtGen Dennis) Hejlik of Camp Lejeune, NC, Linda (Gary) Lemke of Billings, MT, Janelle Luppen of Billings, MT, Joanne Case of Eden, NC, Joe Schaefer of Seattle, WA and Greg Schaefer of Ames; eight grandchildren, Jason (Kamber) Hejlik and their three children, Kayla, Kassidy and Kenzie, Jill (LCDR Mike) Brady and their son, Michael, Jamison (Linda) Lemke, Ben Lemke, Michael Schaefer, Chris Schaefer, Jenny Schaefer and Ryan Schaefer; a sister, Anna Tlach of Garner; a brother, Clarence (Marlene) Stupka of Ankeny; sisters-in-law, Rose Trca, Iris Rayhons and Daisy (Jesse) Schwichtenberg; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, Dec. 28, 1990; her parents; sisters, Agnes Formanek and Dorothy Bosch; and brothers, Lewis, Ray and Harold Stupka.
Tributes
"Sandy & General, Another Angel gone to a better place. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, the Schaefer family and your Mom. Steve Davis"
"May God forever be with
her."
"Sandy & Denny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the whole Schaefer family. Susie and Walt Davis"
"Our sympathy to all the Schaefer family as you say goodbye to Millie. She leaves a wonderful gift to us all in her children and grandchildren. She must have been a great lady. Joe and Ellyn"
"Millie was a dear sweet women and we will all miss her in Garner. Millie was fun to be around and just a joy to us all. I am glad she was a part of our lives. I am out of town so I could not be there.God be with you all. Laura Malek"
"Just wanted to express my sincere sympathy. Your mom will be dearly missed. I have so many good memories of all the times I stayed at your house. My earlies memories go way back to when you lived on the farm. What fun we had."
"To the family, Our most sincere sympathy to all of you. Our families have had alot of memories over the years. We are turely sorry for your loss. I would have attended your moms funeral, but, Dale had an accident 10 days ago and required 24/7 care and I can not leave him home alone at this time. God Bless all of you."
"I worked with Marlene in Ankeny. I am so sorry for your loss."
"millie's family. My sympathy to all of you. I met your Mom when she came to Billings. I remember what a lady she was and how she loved to dress up. She loved jewellry and loved to be going out. I am glad I met her. Love to all of you"
"To Sandy, Denny, Jason, Jill, and the Schaefer Family- We are so sorry. Our deepest sympathy as you mourn your great loss. No doubt your many great memories of Millie will be your comfort in the days ahead. She was quite a woman! Love Dan,Char and girls."
"Sandy and Dennis and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you through this week and in the days ahead as you say goodbye to your mom. Ann Conroy Elliott, Bloomington, MN"
"My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. May the support of family and friends help you during this time of sorrow. Into God's loving arms she has gone."
"Sandy & Family, May fond memories offer you peace and comfort at this time of loss. Praying for you, Laurie & Lew "
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Lindy ,Gary & Family
You are in our thoughts & prayers. May your mom rest in eternal peace.
Bob & Tootsi Tate"
"JoAnne, So sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many fond memeories of us at your house. My the comfort of all your fond memories with her help you through this time."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Millie was such a gracious lady. "
"Her struggle is over and she is at rest."
"Our sympathy to your family. Bob and Diane Deibler"
"Dear Sandy & family, Jim & I send our deepest sympathy to you & your family. We are thinking of you all & praying for you."
"To the family of Mille, We would like to extend sympathy to all of you. I had several visits with your mom after she moved to Prairie View where she will be missed by many. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Darlene Reinig, Mesa, Az."
"She's in a better place now. We love you and are praying for you and the family."