Joan M. Schaefer, 88, of Ruma, passed away at 3:34 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her family. The visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 31 and from 8-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.