Oshkosh, WI
Mary “Diann” Schaefer, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.
Diann was born November 29, 1942, in Pickford, MI, the daughter of Howard and Roseann (Beaulieu) Little.
She was united in marriage to Dennis “Dody” Schaefer on July 10, 1961. He preceded her in death.
Diann owned and operated Gladstone Video. She loved to read, sew and craft. She also loved to golf and spend time in Florida. Diann especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and play cards with her family and friends.
Diann is survived by:
Daughters: Jodi (Andrew) Kippe of Traverse City, MI
Dana (Fernando) Gomez of Lady Lake, FL
Holly (Scott Nemeskal) Schaefer of Traverse City, MI
Michele (Craig) Stefl of Appleton, WI
Sisters: Phyllis (Larry) Bunno, Marlene Crisp and Darlene Pearson
Sister-in-law: Anita Marshall
Grandchildren: Alexander Kippe, Lauren Cvengros, Olivia Cvengros, Kyle (Cassy) Stefl, Cole Stefl
Great Grandchildren: Beau Stefl, Luke Stefl
And many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
In addition to her Parents and Husband, Diann is preceded in death by:
Sister: Judy Holloway
Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow visiting hours at 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Schaefer family.
Paula Solomon - Escanaba , Mi
Diann was my first aquaintance in Recreation Plantation in 2002. Our husbands, John and Dody, were formerly employed in the trades working at Mead Paper. Through that association we all became great friends. My best memories are the times we spent with them and the laughs we shared. They both often are present in my memories and I laugh again and thank God for friends like these. My life has been blessed to have known her. Diann, you are missed but never forgotten.
Debbie Valioukevitch - Rochester, MN
Rest peacefully, Aunt Diann. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was always so kind, thoughtful and generous to us.
Arturo & Anita Gomez - Hastings, Mi
While the loss of a love one is never easy, the hope the Bible gives is comforting, Re.21:4
“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more”
Our prayers are with the family
Marvin and Pat Sodermark - Gladstone, MI
Rest in peace Diann. We didn’t get to know you extremely well as new neighbors but we cared deeply for you and enjoyed the time we did get to spend with you.
May God give all of you family members peace during this difficult time. She talked about her family and loved you all so much.