Mary Schaeffer 1910-1994

SCHAEFFER, RATHLEF, DABILLO, KROEGER

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Date: 12/26/2025 at 09:49:29

Funeral services for Mary H. Schaffer, 84, Davenport, were held Sept. 6, 1994 at the Runge Mortuary in Davenport, with burial in the Davenport Memorial Park cemetery.

Mrs. Schaeffer died Sept. 2 at Manor Care Nursing Center in Davenport.

The daughter of William and Albena Postel Rathlef, she was born Feb. 12, 1910 in Eldridge. She married Helmuth Schaeffer Jan. 18, 1933 in Davenport. He died Jan. 1, 1985.

The couple farmed in Scott county until 1966.

Mrs. Schaeffer was a member of the Golden Anniversary Club, the Farmers Union, Royal Neighbors of America, Northwest Davenport Liedertafel, Women of the Moose, Walcott Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs, the German American Pioneer Society and a number of card clubs.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Janice (Mrs. Richard) Dabillo, Davenport and Joan (Mrs. Ray) Kroeger, Bennett; a son, George Schaeffer, Walcott; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran church, Davenport, where she was a member.

The Tipton Conservative and Advertiser - September 7, 1994 page 8