Mrs. Mary Eileen Schaefer

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Eileen Schaefer nee Williams, who departed this life on August 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to William of 52 years; loving and dedicated mother of Kelly and the late Andrew (Julie); adoring Nana to Mia; cousin to Ellen Marie (Timothy) Damato and aunt to many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her cherished son, Andrew, parents Glen and Cecilia (Mackey) Williams, sister Maureen (James) Krahn, and father and mother in-law Robert and Dorothy (Bell) Schaefer. Mary Eileen lived a life full of grace, adventure and dedication. A proud Kilgore College Rangerette, she carried her passion for travel into a remarkable 44-year career as a flight attendant with United Airlines. Through her work, she formed lifelong friendships that she made a priority to maintain. She was also a proud member of Clipped Wings, a cherished community of retired United Airline flight attendants, where she continued to share stories, laughter and camaraderie long after her retirement. Mary Eileen will be remembered for her warm spirit, unwavering love for her family and friends, never-ending strength, positive attitude and her pride of being Nana to her Mia Rose. She will be missed by her extended family, countless dear friends and her close neighbors of many decades. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00P.M. at Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (bloodcancerunited.org) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) Please email the family at schaefe6@gmail.com to let them know of your donation so they can thank you. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. Morizzo Memorials and Monuments

Mrs. Mary Eileen Schaefer

July 17, 1947 - August 19, 2025