Marjorie L. Schafer, 97, of Marshall, IL passed away 4:45 PM Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 in Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN. Marjorie was born Oct. 9, 1918 at Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Earl S. and Theresa Cooper Gurley. She and Vern L. Schafer were united in marriage on Jan. 20, 1939 at Robinson, IL and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2009. Surviving are two daughters; Betty (Tom) Dutcher of Valparaiso, IN and Mary Ann (Jon) Beal of Marshall, IL; three grandchildren, Renee Dutcher of Valparaiso, IN, Michele (David) Summers of Gallatin, TN and Jon Beal of Marshall, IL and two great grandchildren, Schafer Summers and Ella Summers. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Meeker and Theresa Marshall and a brother, Earl R. Gurley. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Friends Meeting and the United Methodist Women. Marjorie was a 1937 graduate of Hutsonville High School. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Pearce Funeral Home with Rev. Judy Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time Sunday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.