Jay K. Schafer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jay K. Schafer (Rockford, Illinois), who passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Jay K. Schafer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon Schafer and Jayne Schafer (Kasper); and his sister Sandra Schafer. He is survived by: his wife Kelly Barlow; his children, Jacob, Michael (Amber) and Delaney; his siblings, Richard Schafer (Sharon) and Sherry DeMattis; and his nieces and nephews, Meghan (Andrew), Audrey (Emily), Morgan, Tess, Matthew and Neal. He is also survived by numerous in-laws, cousins, and friends.
