It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we regret to announce the recent passing of our dearest Rachel (nee Schryer) on September 11,2018 in her 78th year. Wife and best friend of Ernest (BUZZ) Hartranft, loving mother of Kevin and the late Corey (Debbie) Hartranft. Grandmother to Kyle and Lucas and special to Emily. Daughter of the late Blanche and Dosithe Schryer. Cherished sister to (late) Lillian Deevey (George), (late) Eva Cameron (Ray), (late) Blanche Wilson (George), (late) Bud Schryer (Helen), (late) Rene Schryer (Alice), (late) Cleo Schryer, (late) Dan Schryer (Grace), (late) John Schryer, Armand Schryer (Joyce), Yvette Roussell (Windy), Tony Schryer (Phyllis), (late) Jim Schryer (Liz), Jullian Schryer (Juliette), Henry Schryer (Carol) and Edward Schryer. Cherished, special, adored and loved Aunt of many, many nieces and nephews and wonderful Friend to all whose life she ever touched. Rachel had a great love of music, played the guitar and even wrote a few songs. She was amazingly talented with any craft or renovation she ever did. She was a true lover of animals and had horses, cats, dogs, fish and birds, sometimes all at the same time throughout her life. She enjoyed telling fortunes by reading palms, tea leaves, minds and tarot cards which was always very interesting and great fun. Rachel was a wonderful, loving sister to her many siblings and the best aunt you could ever have. Her door was always open, her table was always full of good food and she was always there to lend an ear and offer great advice. She was well educated, a super great nurse and a very wise, spiritual woman. Rachel will be missed by us all and we will never forget her kindness and her zest for life. There will be a come and go celebration of her life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Ontario Finnish Resthome Uusi Koti (newest building) at 727 North Street (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) in the banquet room. Please come by and share your memories. If you wish to make a charitable donation in her honour, we ask that it be to an animal shelter since she was a genuine animal lover. Special Thanks to Henry and Carol Schryer who have been a tremendous help to the Hartranft family. Arrangements entrusted to C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services (4951 M-129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783).
