Diane Lois Schafer, age 70, of Rock Island, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Diane was born February 9, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Lois (Bangston) McGuire. She married Otis Dee Schafer on June 11, 1960, in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1997.
Diane worked as a seamstress for Rock Island Bedding Group. She enjoyed playing Bingo, watching Days of Our Lives, and listening to country music. Above all she loved spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS
Children Daniel (Debbie) Schafer Rock Island
Scott (Laurie) Schafer Moline
Donald Schafer and Susan Buckley Rock Island
LeAnn (Ryan) Norris Davenport
Holly Schafer and Tom Brockman Moline
Grandchildren Rebecca (Robert) Peters
Jennifer Schafer
Jacob (Kelli) Schafer
James Schafer
Kyle Schafer
Erica Johnson
Ryan Tague
Logan Norris
Amanda Norris
Randy Norris
Tarra Norris
Dylan Schafer
Jessica Brockman
Jared Schafer
Great Grandchildren Hayden, Harper, Lilly, Brooke, Autumn, Heavenly, and Mattilyn
Brother James (Marian) McGuire, Jr. Moline
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Otis Schafer; and sisters, Nancy Drehmel and Joan McGuire.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, January 31st, 2013, 10:00am - 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, January 31st, 2013, 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Greenview Memorial Gardens