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Barbara J Schaefer

December 2, 1938 - June 9, 2021

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Barbara Joan (Morrissey) Schaefer, 82, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Cambridge IL/Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2021. Cremation has been accorded and per her wishes, there will be no services or visitation. Memorial Services of Iowa of Ankeny, IA is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Barbara was born December 2, 1938 in Erie, IL, the daughter of Francis “Hap” Morrissey and Vera Mae Morrissey. She was educated in the Geneseo School Systems. She was an active member of Women of the Moose and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. She married Francis Schaefer in 1961. They later divorced.

Barbara was a dental assistant and later worked at FS in Cambridge, IL for 15 years. She finished her career as the secretary of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. She enjoyed Red Hats, mahjong, crafting, sewing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren, but her greatest love was an occasional “hot-slot”.

Those surviving her are her daughter, Brenda Schaefer Paustian; son, Brad (Kelly) Schaefer; grandchildren, Taylor (Andy) Brommel, Brady (Jenny) Paustian, Sydney Paustian, Ryleigh (Jenna) Clark, Brendon Smith, and Bradleigh Schaefer; six great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Jay) Franckque; brother, William Morrissey; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Richard Morrissey and Francine Morrissey.

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