Fern Schlieper Obituary

We bid farewell to Fern Schlieper of Auburn, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 17, 2026 at the age of 96. Fern touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Hagen and Lessie Graham Hagen; her brother Larry C. Hagen; her daughter Connie K. Newenham; and her granddaughter Rachel F. Long.

She is survived by: her daughters, Christina Albers (Richard) of Virden, IL and Carolyn Long (Donald) of Auburn, IL; her granddaughters, Christenah Haefner, Amy Brown, Sarah Koren, Erin Mauzy, Letitia McCarthy, Claire Newenham and Melanie Crown; and her son-in-law Roger Newenham. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.