Frances Schaefer
August 7th, 1933 - January 5th, 2024
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Frances's Obituary
Frances (Orlando) Schaefer passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1933, to Grace (Marsala) and Antonino Orlando in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Fran was a lifelong resident of Benton Harbor, although she and her husband, Marvin, often visited Florida in the wintertime. Fran and Marv were married in 1955 and were together until his passing in 2007.
Fran was a trailblazer who became a bank manager in an era when management opportunities were seldom open to women. Her positive, upbeat personality made her fun to be with. She was a person of great integrity, compassion, and loyalty.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: George, Joseph, Anthony, and Paul Orlando. Fran is survived by several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
The family will hold a private service on January 14th.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Please feel free to share a memory with the family online at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Fran was a trailblazer who became a bank manager in an era when management opportunities were seldom open to women. Her positive, upbeat personality made her fun to be with. She was a person of great integrity, compassion, and loyalty.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: George, Joseph, Anthony, and Paul Orlando. Fran is survived by several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
The family will hold a private service on January 14th.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Please feel free to share a memory with the family online at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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