Beatrice Joyce Schaefer, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. She departed this world surrounded by the warmth and love of her family, in the comfort of her home, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and community service.

Beatrice was born June 26, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the cherished daughter of Maximillion and Harriet Kasper. She was a woman of intellect and determination. She graduated from Kelvin Park High School in Chicago, where she laid the foundation for a life of continuous learning. Her career saw her touch many as she worked in the Barrington Middle School kitchen and later brought her creativity and culinary skills to the test kitchen at Quaker Oats.

Beatrice’s commitment to her community was unwavering. She was an active member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, and contributed her time and energy to the Women's Knights of Columbus. Her dedication to service extended beyond her immediate community, and in her honor, the family suggests donations be made to your local food pantry, a cause close to her heart.

Beatrice’s family was her pride and joy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Schaefer, with whom she shared a marriage filled with love and respect since their union on January 6, 1951. She also joins her parents, her brother Jerry, sister-in-law Pat, and her son Daniel in eternal peace. She is survived by her loving children, Bobbie (Bill) Glassberg, David (Jill Erickson) Schaefer, Laura (Rob) Slayden, and Vicki Schaefer. Her spirit will continue to shine brightly in the lives of her six grandchildren, Tony, Jennifer, Kaat, Nicholas, Heather, and David; and her six great-grandchildren, Hadley, Brinley, William, Anna, Sarah, and Matthew.

Though her physical presence will be deeply missed, Beatrice Joyce Schaefer's spirit will remain alive in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A mass in Beatrice’s honor will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 410 N. First Street, Cary, IL 60013.

Interment to follow at Saint John Nepomucene Cemetery, Church Road, Barrington, IL 60010.

Final arrangements entrusted to Kahle-Moore Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-639-3817.