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Janet Schafer Obituary
JANET SCHAFER
SYMMES TOWNSHIP — SCHAFER, Janet M. (nee Eilerman) of Symmes Township.
Beloved wife of James R. Schafer for 55 years. Loving mother of Marianne (Brock) Eshleman (IL), James (Dina) Schafer Jr., Donna Schafer, LTC Joseph (Jaime) Schafer(Afghanistan & KS), Kenneth (JoAnn) Schafer(IN), Julie (Dan) Schroeder(MO), Amy (James) O'Keefe and Christopher (Kristy) Schafer(AZ). Cherished grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Sue Auer, Joan Wright, Joyce Klausing, Mary Jane Mead, and proceeded in death by Barbara Gamble and her brother Joseph Eilerman. Daughter of the late Margaret and Lenoard Eilerman. Passed away April 1, 2015 at the age of 75.
1957 Graduate of St. Gerard High School. All will remember her incredibly warm smile, and fun, competitive spirit, while she enjoyed spending time at the family lake house and a good game of cards. Her primary focus throughout her life was her family.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 7 from 10:30-12 Noon at Good Shepherd Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, where a Funeral Mass will be held at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice Southwest Ohio and Good Shepherd Military Outreach.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Janet Schafer
April 9, 2015
Ken, Jo Ann, and Schafer Family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your beloved mother's passing. She left a beautiful legacy of love and kindness, evident in each of you. Praying for peace and comfort to you all.
Steve, Teresa, and Jack Sweeney
Steve and Kelly Rudin (and Zach)
April 7, 2015
Schafer family, in 1993 you all made us feel like a part of your family and we will never forget that. So sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers to each of you.
April 7, 2015
Dear Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. I have many wonderful memories of all of us together when our children were younger. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy, Lynn Matson
Nancy Vonderhaar
April 7, 2015
So sorry to hear about Janet's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pete and Jenny (and family) Vlahutin
April 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of Janet's passing. We will always remember with fondness her warmth, hospitality, kindness and care for others. She will be missed. Sorry we cannot be there for the funeral; we will be keeping you all in prayer.
April 6, 2015
Jim, Chris, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The polite and kindhearted ways of her family are a reflection of their wonderful mom.
Barb and Mike Giblin and family
Elizabeth Gamble
April 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers to the whole family.
Mike and Mary Jo Reiners
April 5, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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