Kenneth "Ken" Schaver's Obituary
Kenneth W. Schaver, 83, of Morrison, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-7:00 pm. A Masonic Blue Lodge service will conclude the visitation at 7:00pm. Memorial Services will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory.
Kenneth William Schaver was born on September 26, 1940 in Albany, Illinois, the son of Jacob and Jeanette (Buikema) Schaver. He was a graduate of Erie High School. He married Barbara Kaufman on April 25, 1971 in Milledgeville, Illinois. Ken passed away on their 53rd anniversary..
Ken was a tool and die operator at GE in Morrison for over 43 years, retiring in 2003. He was a dedicated Mason for over 50 years. He belonged to the Morrison lodge and was an honorary member of the Fulton, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, and Rock River lodges. He enjoyed fishing, pushing Barb’s buttons, and playing cards with Ethel. He especially enjoyed spending time with his two special girls, Jada and Eleanor.
Ken is survived by his wife: Barbara of Morrison; his children: Kenda (Shay Phelps) Swailes of Muscatine, IA, Brad (Deb) Schaver of Iowa City, IA, Barry (Kari) Schaver of Kewanee, IL, Effie (Dan Moore) Schaver of Belvidere, IL, Emily (Joel) Kelps of DeKalb, and Brittany (Jason) Brewer of Fulton, IL; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; siblings: Donald (Marilyn) Schaver of Albany, Harlan (Evelyn) Schaver of Fulton, Robert (Deb) Schaver of Albany. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Darlene Rathje and Carol Stash.
The family would like to thank Kindsey and Heather of Mercy One Hospice for taking care of Ken.
Memorials can be made to the family.
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