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Dorothy Wanda Schabacker
1940 - 2025
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1940
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2025
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Dorothy Schabacker Obituary
Born: November 29, 1940 in Cleveland, OH
Died: November 3, 2025 in Rochelle, IL
Rochelle
Dorothy Wanda Schabacker, 84, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home in Rochelle, Illinois. Dorothy was born on November 29, 1940 to Edward and Wanda (Schatzschneider) Day in Cleveland, Ohio. On June 11, 1966, she married Gary Kenneth Schabacker in Rochelle.
Dorothy was a fabulous cook and baker. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, word searches and cozy mystery books. She also liked playing a good game of cards with her family.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gary Schabacker; two children: Jason Schabacker of Rockford, IL and Joy Schabacker of Rochelle; brother, David (Karen) Day of Northville, MI and brother-in-law, Dennis (Kathy) Schabacker of Ashburn, VA.
The visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1415 10th Avenue, Rochelle. The service will follow at 10:00 A.M., Monday with Pastor Michael Wolff officiating. Burial is at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle. Memorials may be made in Dorothy's memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.
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