Angela L. Schafer, 47, of Long Grove, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born on September 5, 1975 in Fairbury, the daughter of John R. and Kathy Jo (Hansen) Ark. Angela married Steve Schafer in South Barrington on May 13, 2000 and he survives in Long Grove.

Also surviving are two daughters, Arianna and Katherine Schafer of Long Grove; her father, John R. Ark of Piper City; one brother, John Joseph (Lindsay) Ark and their children, Malachi, Suzie, and Hadley Ark all of LaHogue; and paternal grandparents, J. Richard (Carol L.) Ark of Piper City.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Hansen.

Angela was a district manager for Bath and Body Works.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Life Church in Gilman with Pastor Jim Harkins and Pastor Wally Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

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