Ellard F. Schaefer, beloved husband of the late Carmella, nee Lombardo; loving father of Allan (Linda) and James; proud grandfather of Richard (Evelyn) and Robert; dear brother of Marion Storman and the late Eleanor (Richard) Thinnes, Violet (Albert) Kurth and Harvey; adored uncle of Diane (Ed) Graziani and many other nieces and nephews. Veteran of WWII. Longtime resident, employee and retiree of the Village of Morton Grove. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., to Saint Mary of the Woods Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 4 until 9 p.m. Donations to Operation Rainbow Inc., 3760 Greenbriar St., Stafford, TX 77477-9761, preferred in lieu of flowers. 773-774-4100
