Mary H. Schumacher, 89, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Racine, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Johnson) Hinners. She attended St. James Elementary School and was a graduate of Kenosha High School. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On June 25, 1945, she married William H. Schumacher, of LaValle, WI, at St. James Rectory. She taught high school in Mellen, Lomira and Wilmot before teaching math and becoming guidance counselor at McKinley Junior High. She and her husband retired from the Kenosha Unified School District in 1982. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association, the Kenosha County Retired Educators Association, a member and past president of the 25th Infantry Division Association Auxiliary, and the Friends of the Kenosha Hospital having volunteered for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband, William; a son, William E. (Sandra) Schumacher of Madison; daughters, Helen L. Schumacher of Kenosha, Margaret A. Schumacher of Livermore, CA, and Roberta Schumacher of Overland Park, KS; and grandchildren, Andrew R. Schumacher of Poynette, WI, Samuel N. (Lisa) Merritt of San Mateo, CA, and Elizabeth C. Merritt of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy J. Will; daughter, Mary E. (Mary Beth) Schumacher; granddaughter, Sarah M. Schumacher; and brother-in-law, W. Harold Will. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her memory to the Kenosha Bradford High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Mary D. Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144; or the University of Wisconsin Foundation (designate to be used for scholarships) c/o U.S. Bank Lockbox, P.O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807. The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Trimark and the entire staff at Brookside Care Center for their extraordinary care and kindness.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jean (Hollingshead) Vandeville
July 22, 2009
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Mrs. Schumacher was my counselor at McKinely Jr. High in the late 70's. We spent a lot of time together talking about school and listening to stories about my dad (John Hollingshead). It was some of my best memories of junior high. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Jean
Michael Serpe
July 17, 2009
Dear Helen,Please accept my deepest sympathy on your mother's taking her leave. Mike
Rita and Harlan Draeger
July 17, 2009
Dear Bill & family: Any stranger reading Mary's obituary would quickly conclude that she was a busy lady. She was was a great deal more---a steady force for good in the community. Over the years, she and a handful of other Kenoshans, mostly women, pushed hard for many positive causes. One project that stands out was the long, difficult path to a new UW Extension Center and its successor, UW-Parkside. Please accept our sympathy for your personal loss. We shall remember her friendly manner and her valuable contributions to the character of our community.
Dr Robert C Anderson
July 15, 2009
I was privileged to have this wonderful lady as a teacher at McKinley Junior High School. A short time later, Bill became my ROTC instructor at Mary D Bradford High School. Through the many years to follow, I have lost contact with this great couple but want to testify to the fact that they had a profound positive influence in my life. For Mary, "Well done, good and faithful service. My deepest condolences to Bill.
Patti (Falcone) Evans
July 15, 2009
It is with deepest sympathy I write this note to Mary's wonderful family. I had the pleasure to meet Mary at Brookside, where my father is also a resident, in fact he was right across the hall from her. Whether it was in the little gift shop were she volunteered or a quick hello in her room, it was always such a pleasure to say hello and have some wonderful conversations with her. I often thought how very lucky her children were to have such a wonderful mom. She was certainly an inspiration. I pray for her family a gentle peace to embrace them, knowing what a beautiful job they did in caring for this amazing woman. God bless.....Patti Evans
Steve and Kris (Olsen )Thrailkill
July 12, 2009
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and your mom is in the company of some of our favorite people! May God hold you all close at this time.
Julie Ross
July 12, 2009
I was greatly blessed to know this fine lady. She along with Uncle Bill taught me how important education is in a life. I tried to use the example that they set when raising my own family. One of the fondest memories I have is when they visited Kenny and I in Deer Trail and brought us a box of books for our kids. Then I offered to cook a supper and Aunt Mary would not allow it. She wanted to treat us to supper out because we didn't get to do that often. I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to Uncle Bill and my cousins. God be with you all in this time of grief. I love and miss you all.