Jane Faith Schau
June 25th, 1936 - February 25th, 2025
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Jane's Obituary
Jane F. Schau, 88, of Galien, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 3, at 1 PM at Portage Road General Baptist Church with Mark Tumbleson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30AM until the time of the service also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel, Buchanan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.swemchapel.com
Jane was born on June 25, 1936, in Buchanan, to Christoper & Elizabeth (Webber) Stark. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1954. On November 26, 1955, Jane married the love of her life, Christian “Chris” Schau, in Buchanan. Professionally, Jane worked many years at the Post Office, Dayton then Buchanan and in 1962 was the youngest Post Mistress in the state of Michigan. She and Chris would later own and operate the ice cream shop in Galien for several years during the 90’s.
Jane loved horses, having them around from 9 years of age into her 70’s. She was an excellent baker, most notably her apple and strawberry pies or her home made noodles. Jane was a dedicated wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed gardening and was a very hard worker. Most of all, Jane cherished her family. Her and Chris could always be found together, and she adored her children and grandchildren.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, Chris Schau; sons, Chris Schau of Buchanan, and Craig (Kelly) Schau of Niles; grandchildren, Nicholas Powers, Jeremy (Katrina) Powers, Chris (Kelly) Schau, Hannah Schau, Craig (Kaprice) Schau, and Jayne (Jamie) White; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charlie, Novalee, Liam, Kellen, Kale, Poppy, Sunny, Myah, Jacob and Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher & Elizabeth; sister, Delores (Gerald) Zebell; and brothers, Charles, Richard & Gene Stark and Elizabeth Schau McGowan, daughter.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 3, at 1 PM at Portage Road General Baptist Church with Mark Tumbleson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30AM until the time of the service also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel, Buchanan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.swemchapel.com
Jane was born on June 25, 1936, in Buchanan, to Christoper & Elizabeth (Webber) Stark. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1954. On November 26, 1955, Jane married the love of her life, Christian “Chris” Schau, in Buchanan. Professionally, Jane worked many years at the Post Office, Dayton then Buchanan and in 1962 was the youngest Post Mistress in the state of Michigan. She and Chris would later own and operate the ice cream shop in Galien for several years during the 90’s.
Jane loved horses, having them around from 9 years of age into her 70’s. She was an excellent baker, most notably her apple and strawberry pies or her home made noodles. Jane was a dedicated wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed gardening and was a very hard worker. Most of all, Jane cherished her family. Her and Chris could always be found together, and she adored her children and grandchildren.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, Chris Schau; sons, Chris Schau of Buchanan, and Craig (Kelly) Schau of Niles; grandchildren, Nicholas Powers, Jeremy (Katrina) Powers, Chris (Kelly) Schau, Hannah Schau, Craig (Kaprice) Schau, and Jayne (Jamie) White; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charlie, Novalee, Liam, Kellen, Kale, Poppy, Sunny, Myah, Jacob and Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher & Elizabeth; sister, Delores (Gerald) Zebell; and brothers, Charles, Richard & Gene Stark and Elizabeth Schau McGowan, daughter.
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