Mary Jane Boetel was called home by her Lord and Savior September 27, 2013 at the age of 87. Mary Jane was born March 15, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Ernest and Lonnie Schafer. Mary Jane spent her professional career at Travelers Insurance Company and retired after 40 plus years of service. Mary Jane and her husband were active members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. They were involved in a number of social organizations including Caprice Club, Celebration Dance Club and Rondo-Carousel Dinner Dance Club. She was also a member of several card clubs and the Lake Highlands Book Review Club. She was preceded in death by her husband John and her brother Ernest Schafer, Jr. She is survived by her nephews Jay (Susan) Schafer of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mark (Eileen) Boetel of Omaha, Nebraska, Mike (Donna) Schafer of Birmingham and niece Shannon (Terryl) Ortego of Fayetteville, Arkansas and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be made at www.sparkman-hillcrest.com.
