Mary Lou Schirner

Mary Lou Schirner passed away October 9th, 2025 in her home with family. Mary Lou Kiefer born to Joseph J. and Lillian E. (Leick) Kiefer on May 28th, 1942 in Aurora, IL. 

Raised in Aurora attending East Aurora High School, Mary Lou was a hard worker and employed at manufacturing jobs. She married Wilfred W. Hogle in 1962 and they made their home in the Aurora/Montgomery area raising their 3 children together until his passing in 1984. She married Dennis A. Schirner in 1988 and settled in Lakewood Colorado where they made a home they loved for over 30 years. Always a homebody, Mary Lou was known for her love of watching movies, caring for animals, and working in her yard where they had a wonderful view of the Rocky Mountains. She especially enjoyed feeding the geese in the back pond and the squirrels on her back porch. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family especially during the holidays. Christmas was Mary Lou's favorite time of the year. 

Survivors include:

Siblings 

Joyce Springborn (William) of Madison, IN

Kenneth E. Kiefer of Galesburg, IL

Sandra L. Hales (Frankie) of Sanford, NC

Richard P. Fromhertz (Leslie) of Somonauk, IL

Deborah L. Stafford (George) of Yorkville, IL;

Daughter Julie A. Rogers (Tom) of Palmer, AK

Daughter-in-law Paula A. Entzi (Jerrold) of Loveland, CO;

Grandchildren 

Byron W. Clark and Allie Renee Clark of Oglesby, IL

Martin L. Clark (Katie) of Peru, IL

William F. Clark (Arista) of Phoenix, AZ

Joshua M. Hogle of Palmer, AK

Samantha L. Bacon of Eagle River, AK

Hannah Elyse J. Anchondo (Daniel) of Loveland, CO

Mark Andru K. Hogle of Milliken, CO

Great Grandchildren 

Bentley, Jaxson, Madison, Kamryn, Hunter, River, Harlow, Waylon, Juniper, and Cassidy

Proceeded in death by parents 

Joseph J. Kiefer and Lillian E. Fromhertz 

Husbands Wilfred W. Hogle and Dennis A. Schirner

Children Lori A. Clark and Mark A. Hogle

Sisters Margaret (Peggy) S. Bassett, Jannath K. Kiefer and brother Steven M. Fromhertz 

Cremation rights have been accorded. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your local animal shelter.