Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Schafer, Kenneth E. June 24, 2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net November 5, 2023, 6:53 pm Ionia Sentinel Standard - Thurs. June 26, 2008 Kenneth E.Schafer Kenneth E.Schafer, 64, of Muir passed away June 24, 2008 in Muir. He was born feb.16,1944 in Hubbardston, the son of Edward and Rita (Wohlfert) Schafer.Kenneth married Lucille Fox in Pewamo, June 16, 1965. He farmed the family farm all his life and was a member of St.John the Baptist Church of Hubbardston. He enjoyed square dancing, antique and gas engine shows. ken is survived by his loving wife of nearly 43 years, Lucille Schafer of Muir; children, Mary (Steven) Maxon of Lyons,David Schafer of Muir, Michael Schafer of Muir, Ronald Schafer of Muir, Frank (Barbara) Schafer of Portland, Darren (Renada)Schafer of Muir and Darcie Schafer of Grand Rapids; brothers, Donald Schafer of Hubbardston, Fred Schafer of Portland, Raymond Schafer of Houghton Lake, Louis (Celeste) Schafer of Lyons and Edwin (Mary Ellen) Schafer of Portland; sisters, Joan Watson of Dewitt, Edna (Dennis) Benner of Fenwick, Loretta (Rob) Temple of Sparta and Adeline (Ed) Reisbig of Ionia; grandchildren, Christopher, Makayla and Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister Suzanna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St.John The Baptist in Hubbardston with Father Charlon Mason Celebrant.Interment North Plains Cemetery.The family will receive family and relatives Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Muir. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions in Ken's name to family choice. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomescom Additional Comments: North Plains, Cem. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/s/schafer46492nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb