IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Frances Ethel

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Schaffer

Nov 20, 1932 — Oct 11, 2021

Obituary

Frances Schaffer, age 88 of Windom, passed away on October 11, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society- Sogge Memorial, in Windom. Frances Ethel Schaffer was born on November 20, 1932, to John and Leona (Klindt) Posivio, in Sherburn, MN. Frances was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Sherburn. She attended Sherburn High School and graduated with the class of 1950. On April 28, 1962, Frances married Donald (Tom) Schaffer of Windom, MN. The marriage was blessed with five children, Karen, Kenneth, James, Michael and Scott. The couple farmed together, and Frances enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and caregiver for her family. Frances was a caregiver at heart and later worked at Habilitative Services, Inc. (HSI) where she really loved her clients and they loved her too. Frances enjoyed baking and was known for her homemade bread, brownies, apple pie bars, rhubarb pies and cinnamon rolls. She also enjoyed gardening, watching and feeding birds, spending time with family, as well as making and sharing home cooked meals. Frances was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Schaffer of Windom; children, Karen (Darrell) Wilking of Tabor, SD; Kenneth Schaffer of Windom, MN; James Schaffer of Cottage Grove, WI; Michael Schaffer of Sheldon, IA and Scott (Pam Briggs) Schaffer of St. Louis Park, MN; seven grandchildren, Shenandoah (Tom) Massman, Shelby Wilking, Chelsie (Kody Lester) Wilking, Hailee Schaffer, Cole Schaffer, Jacob Schaffer, and Benjamin Schaffer; four great-grandchildren, Edward, Alexandra, Harley and Ryann (due Nov. 2021); sisters, Leola Brownlee and Vicki Schmid; and brother, Paul (Barb) Posivio. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and sisters, Herbert Posivio, Bernard Posivio, Alvin Posivio, Thelma Rittenhouse, John Posivio, Howard Posivio, Lorraine Schmid, and infant, Lillian Posivio. Blessed be the memory of Frances Ethel Schaffer. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Frances Schaffer, age 88, of Windom, will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 21st, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom, MN, with Reverend Paul Sajban officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 20th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the LaCanne Family Funeral Home in Windom, and one-hour prior to the service, on Thursday, October 21st, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom. Funeral arrangements are under the care of LaCanne Family Funeral Service in Windom. Condolences and memories of Frances may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

October
20

Wednesday

LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center- Windom

2280 6th Avenue, Windom, MN 56101

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday, Oct 21st for one hour, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., prior to the Celebration of Life Service.

Funeral Service

October
21

Thursday

Lutheran Church of Our Savior-Windom

1157 3rd Ave, Windom, MN 56101

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.

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