Schaufert, Melanie J., of Villa Ridge, Missouri, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the age of 62. Dear daughter of Eleanor and the late Stephen Fletcher; devoted mother of Christy Rawls and Matt (Lindsay) Schaufert; cherished grandmother of Tommy Rawls and Amelia Schaufert; and dear sister of Susan Fitzpatrick. Melanie was an Occupational Therapist for many years before she retired. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Support Community of St. Louis, 1058 Old Des Peres Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131.