James J. Schaefer, 72, November 15, 2015, C.F.D., retired and U.S. Navy veteran. Lifetime resident of the southwest side of Chicago-of Garfield Ridge/Clearing neighborhood. Devoted son of the late Theodore J. and Marie A. Schaefer; Loving brother of the Marge (Paul) Baes, Eileen Schaefer, Rita (Mike) Stewart, Thomas (Karen) Schaefer, late Theodore (Marilyn) Schaefer, the late John (Joyce) Schaefer; beloved fiancé of the late Melanie Svoboda; dear uncle of many. Memorial Mass Saturday, December 5th, 2015 10:30 a.m. at St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago. Private inurnment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory to EMWQ Retirees, Widows and Children’s Assistance Fund, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60603. Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPEL, Chicago. Please visit James J. Schaefer Book of Memories to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.