John R. Schaefer

	John R. Schaefer, age 42, of Herrin, IL, died in the Herrin Hospital Emergency Room on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 2:50 p.m.
	John was born in Pinckneyville, IL on September 17, 1962 the son of John C. "Jack" and Mary (Giacomo) Schaefer. He worked with Labor Local #577 in Marion, IL.
	He is survived by his mother, Mary M. Schaefer of Coulterville, IL, 2 sons, Andrew Lucas Schaefer of Carterville, IL, and Justin Ray Schaefer of Coulterville, IL, a special friend Connie Armstrong of Herrin, IL, a sister, Ola McCormick and husband Kenneth of Marseilles, IL, a brother, Charles Schaefer of Coulterville, IL, and 2 previous wives, Betty Carrier and Jenny Smith.
	He was preceded in death by his father.
	Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville, IL at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Ron Mazander officiating. Interment was in the Elkton Cemetery in Elkton, IL
	Visitation was held at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. till services

