Jay K. Schafer

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Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD - Mulford Chapel

Posted events

March 7, 2026

Mar

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford

1860 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

Mar

Funeral service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford

1860 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD - Mulford Chapel

Posted an obituary

March 7, 2026

Jay Schafer Obituary

Jay K. Schafer, a beloved educator and cherished family man, departed this world on March 7, 2026, in the embrace of his family, leaving behind a legacy rich with love, laughter, and dedication. Born on October 6, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, the... Read Jay Schafer's Obituary