Barbara A. Shafer (nee Lief), age 58, suddenly. Beloved wife of David; loving step-mother of Ricky(Michelle)Sorenson, Christine(Michael)Gardner, and Lisa Shafer; cherished grandmother of 10; dear sister of Kathy Raleigh, Mary(William)Fitzgibbons, Charles(Tracy)Lief, Patty(Tom)Lyman, and William Lief; sister-in-law of Rick(Rita)Shafer; also many nieces and nephews; awesome godmother of Erin Fitzgibbons and Patrick Raleigh. Memorial visitation Wednesday, 12 Noon until time of service 1:00 P.M. at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL. 60629. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association appreciated. (773)767-4730