Sandra M. Schaefer, 65, of Forsyth, formerly of Osage County, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born March 21, 1958, to the late Hugo and MaryAnn (Schepker) Backes.
She graduated from Jefferson City High School, class of 1976 and later attended Linn Technical College, graduating in 1990, earning a degree in Computer Programming and Columbia College graduating in 2012, earning a degree in Business Administration.
Sandra worked as an accountant for the state of Missouri for 30 years, retiring in 2018 to enjoy her retirement next to Lake Taneycomo, where she joined her homeowner’s association and became the president.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing, golfing, working on projects, going on trips to the casino, putting together puzzles, playing board and card games, watching NASCAR, the Cardinals, and cheering on the Chiefs. Sandra loved spending time with her family and friends, with her grandchildren being her pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by parents, Hugo and MaryAnn; and sister, Maryanne.
Sandra is survived by children, Jessica Courtney and husband Mark of Kansas City, Jesse Vogel and wife Rebecca of Mansfield, Texas, Josie Townsend and husband Grant of Springfield and Kelsey Woehr and husband Nevan of Rich Fountain; grandchildren, Olivia, Adele, Jack and Eli Courtney, L.J., Anna, Audrey and Jacob Vogel, Leland, Levi and Lucy Townsend and Bohen Woehr; siblings Leon Backes and wife Linda of Meta, Randy Backes and wife Debbie of Taos, Doug Backes and wife BJ of Westphalia, Brenda Sims and husband Tim of Jefferson City and Jeff Backes and wife Sandy of Eugene.
Visitation will be held from 1 until 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, followed by a memorial service at Morton Chapel in Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
