Mary is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Thelma (nee Choate) Cates; husband, Robert “Schaff” Schaffhauser; daughter, Bonnie Roy; son-in-law, Hal Reddish; and brother-in-law, Howard Mueller.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Judy Reddish of O’Fallon, IL; grandchildren, Robbie Schorr of Millstadt, IL; Ryan Lucy of Las Vegas, NV; brother Earl (Lavonne) Cates of Columbia, IL; sisters, Wanda Mueller of Millstadt, IL; Ann (Gene) Procasky of Plicida, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Mary was of the Baptist faith and a member of Beta Sigma Phi International. She was a graduate of Belleville West High School where her daughters also attended. She worked for over 40 years as a hair stylist, only working at two locations her entire career. She retired from The Countess in West Belleville.
Visitation: 9:00 A.M. Thursday March 29, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home.
Service: 12:00 A.M. Thursday March 29, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Routh officiating.
Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Millstadt Food Pantry or a charity of your choice.
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