Virginia E. Schaefer, 88, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, November 29th, 2005, at her residence. She will be greatly missed by her family who spent so much time with her during her long and debilitating illness. Born on September 19, 1917, and raised in upstate New York, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Emma (Junkers) Koenig. In 1980 she married Roy Schaefer, a stockbroker, with whom she worked in Chicago. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Oscar Berke of Kenosha, with whom she made her home for the past six years; also her granddaughter, Julianne Taylor; her grandsons-in-law, Henry Maida and James Hinger; her great-grandchildren, Paige Taylor, Jesse Taylor and Monet Lynn Hall; and her sister-in-law, Harriet Koenig of North Carolina. Virginia also had three grandsons, Michael Jr., Myles and Matthew Mayo, and another granddaughter, Gina Ritz, who do not live in the area. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2nd, at Proko Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon. Interment to follow at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Niles, IL, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Proko Funeral Home from 11:00 am until the time of services.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Judy and Bob Koenig
We called her the family Matriarch, which she was, and she enjoyed the title. We used to bring her down to the Keys to fish with us and she enjoyed that also. We loved her laugh and we playfully tried to embarrass her which we are sure she also enjoyed. We will miss her sorely but hope she at last has a peaceful rest. God bless you Aunt Gin.
Donna and Winston (Lee) Koeng
Dear Aunt Gin, You were always so much fun. When we were kids we really looked fwd to your visits. The other grown -ups were so grumpy but you were always cheerful and nice to be around. (plus - you bought us nice presents!) We will miss you.
Elsie Koenig
My deepest sympathy. Aunt Gini was a very special lady.