Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer
1931 - 2020 (88 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Alverna L. "Beanie" Eis, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Louis and Viola (Garber) Schafer in Unionville, Michigan. On June 11, 1949 she married Paul L. Eis, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2016.
Alverna was a faithful member of Restoration Tabernacle Church. She was an Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at the Defiance County Home. Her greatest love was her family, and she enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a very active mother, and her faith and devotion to her family was an inspiration.
Alverna is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Rose) Eis and Rock (Julie) Eis, all of Defiance, and three daughters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastors Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Fort Wayne, IN. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and two sisters, Donelda "Pinky" Roggenkemper of Defiance, and Lila Mae "Susie" Layman of Lindale, GA.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Souza, three brothers, Vincent, Ronald, and Donald Schafer, and her sister, Glenola Blanton.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Restoration Tabernacle Church. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the church, with Pastor H.G. Strickland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evansport Cemetery.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212459956/alverna-l-eisAlverna married Paul Eis on 11 Jun 1949 in Defiance County, Ohio. Paul was born on 10 May 1929 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 18 Feb 2016 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Linda K. Eis
was born on 24 Jan 1950 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1982 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. - 3. Dennis Paul Eis was born on 29 May 1951 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 6 Aug 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 4. Karen L. Eis was born on 9 Oct 1963 in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio; died on 13 Jun 2012; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 2. Linda K. Eis
Generation: 2
2. Linda K. Eis (1.Alverna1) was born on 24 Jan 1950 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1982 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Linda K. Eis
Linda Eis, 32, Route 2, Defiance, died at 11:21 p.m. Monday in Park View Nursing Home, Edgerton.
She was born Jan. 24, 1950, in Defiance. Parents were Paul and Alverna (Schafer) Eis. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle.
Surviving in addition to the parents were two brothers, Dennis and Ronald, both of Arapaho, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Larry (Lois) Hill of Route 2, Mrs. Herbert (Janet) Strickland of 995 Ream St., Defiance, and Karen Lynn and Sandra Lee, both of Route 2; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mildred, Eis, Route 2; and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Viola Schafer Mansfield, Route 1.
She was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Lester Eis, and a maternal grandfather, Louis Schafer.
Services will be at 1;30 p.m. Thursday in the church. The Revs. Tandy Roach and Rodger Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Evansport Cemetery. Calling is from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Mast and Mock Funeral Home or for one hour before services at the church.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71874447/linda-k-eis3. Dennis Paul Eis (1.Alverna1) was born on 29 May 1951 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 6 Aug 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Dennis P. "Iceman" Eis, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born on May 29, 1951 to Paul and Alverna (Schafer) Eis in Defiance, Ohio. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Tinora High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1971-1973. On May 29, 1991 he married Yevonnia (Donley) "Rosie" Eis, who survives.
Dennis worked for Mid City Products in Sherwood, Ohio for 15 years until his retirement in 2004. He loved the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed fishing, swap meets, garage sales, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Dennis will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Yevonnia Eis of Defiance, his daughters, Danielle Mobely of Alabama, and Tina (Josh) Collins of Paulding, OH, and his son, Tim Rhoads of Napoleon, OH. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, his sisters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastor Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, OH, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Ft. Wayne, IN, and his brother, Ronald "Rock" (Julie) Eis of Defiance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Richard Rhoads, and two sisters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Lynn Souza.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Restoration Tabernacle, 9119 Christy Road, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the church, with Pastor Burnell Hammons officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens, with graveside military rites accorded by VFW #3360.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230541333/dennis-p-eis4. Karen L. Eis (1.Alverna1) was born on 9 Oct 1963 in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio; died on 13 Jun 2012; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Karen Souza
Karen L. Souza, 48, of Defiance, entered Heaven on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
She was born on October 10, 1963, to Paul and Alverna (Schafer) Eis in Montpelier, Ohio. She married August Souza on January 1, 1996, and he survives.
Also surviving are her parents, Paul and Alverna Eis of Defiance; children, Amanda (Jack) Matson of Stryker, Ohio, Jeff (Desirae) Elders of Defiance, Kimberly Gilbert of Defiance and Shiloh Souza of Defiance; stepchildren, Adam (Tara) Souza of Fort Corson, Colo., Courtney (Chris) Bingham of Rexburg, Idaho, and Emily (Mitch) Swallow of Rexburg, Idaho; brothers, Dennis (Rose) Eis of Defiance, Ronald (Julie) Eis of Defiance; sisters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, Ohio, and Sandy (Russ Harges) Wieczorek of Fort Wayne, Ind.; step-grandchildren, Gunnar Matson, Loralie Bingham, Peyton Bingham and Lynnlee Swallow; and two granddogs, Nikki and Petrie.
Preceding here in death were her sister, Linda Kay Eis; stepdaughter, Kristy Souza; grandparents, Lester and Mildred Eis and Louis and Viola Schafer.
Karen was a member of Restoration Tabernacle, where she established the library, founded the Food Ministry, and taught Sunday school. She worked for Tomco Plastics in Bryan for 11 years.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Restoration Tabernacle, Defiance, with Rev. H.G. Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Evansport Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2012, from 2-8 p.m. at Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice or Restoration Tabernacle. Online condolences can be given at www.HCSFuneralHome.com.
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