Sandra M. Schaefer, 49, passed away in Aurora-St. Luke Medical Center, on Friday, May 31, 2013. Sandra was born in Racine on June 7, 1963, the daughter of David and Beverly (nee: Fiskum) Schaefer.

Sandra had been employed by Western Publishing Co. for over 15 years in the purchasing department, until her health would no longer permit her to work. She was the fun loving aunt everyone wanted to have. She especially enjoyed the family gatherings.

Surviving are her father, David Schaefer, sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Tom Hall, all of Racine, nieces, Sara (Steve Paulausky), of Cedar Lake, IN, and Jena Hall, of Racine, great nephew, Mason, and great niece, Autumn. Her aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive her. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly, brother, Donald Schaefer, and grandparents, Walter and Grace Schaefer, and Elmer and Mae Fiskum.

Her memorial service will be held, in the funeral home, on Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park at a later date.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all at the Willowcrest Care Facility for all their services and support they have given Sandy over the past years.