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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Schumacher, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Schumacher, 80, of Clarence, died Feb. 9, 2012, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Clarence, with the Rev. David Mears officiating. Burial: church cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence.
Survivors include her sons, Mark (Beth Ann) of Clear Lake and Matthew (Lisa) of Johnston; a daughter, Marla (Joe) Tedesco of Bettendorf; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John's United Church of Christ.
Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmanfh.com.
Published Feb. 12, 2012 in The Gazette