Timothy O. Schaefer
Timothy O. Schaefer
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Survived by three children, Mark, Nicole (Jeff), and Matthew (Shannon), his granddaughter, Adelynn, and his dog, Layla, his partner, Cathy, godchildren Danny and Sydney, many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Richard P. And Rose Marie (nee Boeykens) and his three brothers, William, Richard S. and Dennis.
He is the former husband of Mary Beth (nee Luecker) Schaefer.
Thank you to Rainbow Hospice and BrightStar Care for all of their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, consider making donations to German American Police Association Scholarship Fund 4740 N. Western Chicago, IL 60625 or St. Jude (National Philanthropy for TKE)
Visitation Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL. Visitation Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. Interment Private. For funeral info call 773-736-3833.
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Peggy Schaefer Brown
August 3, 2025
Checking back to wish you a Happy Birthday as your journey continues. Your sister Peggy
Peggy Schaefer Brown
December 27, 2024
I hope you were or are able to take a tour with everyone thru Lincolwood. Your sister Peggy
Peggy Schaefer Brown
December 24, 2024
Just checking back about Christmas Eve this year
12/24/24 as the journey continues. Your sister Peggy
Peggy Schaefer Brown
December 22, 2024
As the wait continues on the journey. so is your return phone call. Your sister Peggy
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Peggy Schaefer Brown
November 21, 2024
As the wait continues, about the phone call, remembering 1978 on Wilson and Seeley. Your on the left, Scott's in the middle, Michelle on top, and Dennis on the right. I was observing from the window with grandmother dad and mom. The good old days. Your sister Peggy.
Peggy Schaefer Brown
November 21, 2024
As your journey continues I'm still waiting for your return phone call. Your sister Peggy
Peggy Schaefer Brown
August 3, 2024
Wishing you a happy birthday on your journey. Aug. 3, 2024. Your sister Peggy and niece Michelle. Hope your keeping an eye on all of us down here. Happy Birthday
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
January 14, 2024
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tim will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Peggy Schaefer Brown
December 26, 2023
Merry Christmas abd New Year on your journey. Your sister Peggy and your niece Michelle
Peggy Schaefer Brown
November 27, 2023
Peggy Schaefer Brown
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Peggy Schaefer Brown
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Peggy Schaefer Brown
November 27, 2023
While waiting and knowing you since you were first born I your sister Peggy am sharing our lives. You are in the stroller with me behind , Mom on the left, Scott on the right, and Billy taking the picture. SEELEY AVE. CHICAGO 1961. Your fraternity and the Clipper Ship and the good times we all had back in 1982 and 1983.
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