Rose Sharon Schaeffer Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 12, 2026, at the age of 78, Rose Sharon Schaeffer of Beardstown, Illinois passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Sharon Schaeffer to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur LeRoy "Roy" and Erma Frank Deacon; her husband Allen Schaeffer; and her brother Stacey Joe Deacon. She is survived by: her daughters, Penny Smith (Doug) of Macomb and Laura Seaman (Mike) of Beardstown; her grandchildren, Kynli Finley (Matt), Cooper Smith, Sarah Seaman, Natalie Tjandra (Ben), Drake Seaman Rachel Lux (Jake) and Alayna Deacon; her great grandchildren, Alyvia Howland, Lua Finley and Olga Tjandra; her siblings, Linda Prewitt (Mike), Danny Deacon (Melody), Rick Deacon (Judy) and Robin Deacon (Lori); her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Schaeffer and Nancy Fisher (Paul); and her friends, June Conner and Georganne Gordon. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.