Mary Catherine Schaaf Obituary

The family of Mary Catherine Schaaf of Fairview Heights, Illinois announces her passing on July 11, 2026. Mary Catherine, born on November 12, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Lawrence F. Schaaf, Jr.; her parents, Joseph Sullivan and Eileen Sullivan; her sister Eileen (Patricia); her brother-in-law Edwin Handel; her cousin Mary Paxton; and her close friends, Mary Jean Long (Jeanie) and Nancy Powers.

She is survived by: her husband Larry Schaaf; her children, Kevin Schaaf, Karen Schaaf and Tim Schaaf (Kelly); her grandsons, Dalton, Wyatt and Greyson; her niece Kathy Handel; her nephew Tom Handel (Pam); and her pet Sully. She is also survived by great nephews, great-grandnieces, godchildren, surrogate grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Speak Rescue and Sanctuary or St. John's Community Care in Collinsville.