Mary ‘Diann’ Schaefer

Diann was born November 29, 1942, in Pickford, Mich., the daughter of Howard and Roseann (Beaulieu) Little.

She was united in marriage to Dennis “Dody” Schaefer on July 10, 1961. He preceded her in death.

Diann owned and operated Gladstone Video. She loved to read, sew and craft. She also loved to golf and spend time in Florida. Diann especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and play cards with her family and friends.

Diann is survived by: daughters, Jodi (Andrew) Kippe of Traverse City, Mich., Dana (Fernando) Gomez of Lady Lake, Holly (Scott Nemeskal) Schaefer of Traverse City, Mich., Michele (Craig) Stefl of Appleton, Wis.; sisters, Phyllis (Larry) Bunno, Marlene Crisp and Darlene Pearson; sister-in-law, Anita Marshall; grandchildren, Alexander Kippe, Lauren Cvengros, Olivia Cvengros, Kyle (Cassy) Stefl, Cole Stefl; great grandchildren, Beau Stefl, Luke Stefl and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Diann is preceded in death by her sister, Judy Holloway.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 9, from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow visiting hours at 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Schaefer family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer an online message of sympathy to the family.