Michael Schaefer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Schaefer of East Alton, Illinois, who passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aloysious Schaefer and Agnus Schaefer (Karbon); his brothers, Robert Schaefer (Cheryl) and Gary Schaefer; and his fathers-in-law, Charlie Hollaway and William Barnes.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Schaefer (Kristie) of Atlanta, GA, Kelly Beaston of Maryville, IL, Phillip Schaefer (Andrea) of Floraville, IL and Dakota Schaefer of East Alton, IL; his grandchildren, Johnthan Schaefer, Ellie Stigelman (Kyler), Dillan Roberson, Mason Roberson, Abby and Eli Schaefer; his siblings, Tom Schaefer (Diane) of Belleville, IL, Larry Schaefer (Connie) of Millstadt, IL, Rick Schaefer (Sally) of Millstadt, IL, Mary Frierdich (Bob) of Millstadt, IL and Tina Walsh (Ronnie) of Waterloo, IL; his sister-in-law Teri Schaefer of Freeburg, IL; and his mother-in-law Doris Hollaway of Livingston, IL. He is also survived by several nieces & nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Worden American Legion Hall.
Memorials are suggested to Dakota Schaefer.
