Joseph V. Scheffer, Jr.

JOSEPH V. SCHEFFER, JR., 63 , of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away at 6:52 pm, Friday, April 15, 2016 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Illinois .

He was born to the late Joseph V. Sr. and Wanda (nee: Sechrest) Scheffer on August 20, 1952 in Cairo, Illinois.

Joe was a meat cutter.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis Grove, the Knights of Columbus and was a musician – both a guitarist and vocalist.

Survivors:
1 Daughter:         Jody (Bob) Wingerter           Ellis Grove, IL
3 Sisters:            Debbie (Rick) Brown             Ellis Grove, IL
Karen (Randy) Blechle          Ellis Grove, IL
Mary McCormick                  Chester, IL
1 Brother-in-law: Terry Belton                         Chester, IL
2 Grandchildren:  Jenna Wingerter
Jacob Wingerter
Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Preceded in death by :  Parents and 1 Sister – Kathy Belton

It was Joe’s wish to be cremated.

Memorial Mass: 7:00 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016
St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating: Fr. Ben Stern

Visitation :          Thursday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials: Family Choice  c/o Jody Wingerter