Statler Family Obituaries
Schumer, Alma Ann (nee Unverferth)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Alma Ann Schumer, 86, of Perryville, fortified with the sacraments of the Catholic church, entered into eternal life Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Independence Care Center of Perry County.
She was born May 12, 1925, in St. Louis, daughter of Edwin and Mary Schumer Unverferth. She and Norbert J. Schumer were married June 24, 1944.
Survivors include her husband; nine children, Miriam (Ken) Layton of Perryville, Sister Carol Schumer of St. Louis, Sharon (Bob) Moonier, Gary (Norma Christisen) Schumer, Cathy (Lynn) Peirick, Bob (Jackie Buerck) Schumer, Kenny (Diane Layton) Schumer, Dave (Kathy Wibbenmeyer) Schumer, all of Perryville, Tom (Debbie Newell) Schumer of Cape Girardeau; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and expecting one.
Other survivors include eight siblings, Joe Unverferth, Rosemary Healy, Edwin Unverferth, Joan Welker, Jack Unverferth, Regina Unverferth, Jim Unverferth and Mary Ann Becker.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Baer; two brothers, Thomas "Pete" and "Sonny" Unverferth; a granddaughter and her husband, Amy Schumer Schamburg and Jason Schamburg.
Schumer was a very loving wife and mother, and the heart and center of her family with unconditional love for everyone she met. She was the ultimate role model and remains so for her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of Charity, Cursillo, Eucharistic Adoration, Ministry of Praise, Knights of Columbus Council 1263 Auxiliary and a volunteer many years at St. Vincent Elementary School library. She was a 1943 graduate of St. Vincent High School.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 6 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent's Church, 1000 Rosati Court in Perryville. A parish vigil will be held at 7 p.m. today. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Monday.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Revs. Jason Schumer and Milton Ryan concelebrating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Young and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Schools, Vincentian Marian Youth, Cursillo, Birthright or Serenity Hospice.
Printed in the Sunday, June 12, 2011 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 13th, 2011 for 86-year-old Alma Schumer of Perryville, who died Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at Independence Care Center.
She was born May 12th. 1925 in St. Louis, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Schumer) Unverferth. They preceded her in death.
She married Norbert Schumer June 24th, 1944. He survives.
Also surviving are nine children, Miriam (Ken) Layton of Perryville; Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C. of St. Louis; Sharon (Bob) Moonier; Gary (Norma Christisen); Cathy (Lynn) Peirick; Bob (Jackie Buerck); Kenny (Diane Layton); Dave (Kathy Wibbenmeyer) all of Perryville and Tom (Debbie Newell) of Cape Girardeau; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren and expecting one.
Other survivors include four brothers and four sisters: Joe Unverferth, Rosemary Healy, Edwin Unverferth, Joan Welker, Jack Unverferth, Regina Unverferth, Jim Unverferth and Mary Ann Becker.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Baer; two brothers, Thomas "Pete" Unverferth and "Sonny" Unverferth; one granddaughter and her husband, Amy (Schumer) and Jason Schamburg.
She was a very loving wife and mother. The heart and center of her family, with unconditional love for everyone she met. She was the ultimate role model and remains so for her family and friends. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of Charity, Cursillo, Eucharistic Adoration, Ministry of Praise, Knights of Columbus Council 1263 Auxiliary, a volunteer, for many years, at St. Vincent Elementary School Library and a 1943 graduate of St. Vincent High School.
Visitation for Mrs. Schumer will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Perryville, Sunday, June 12 from 4 to 9 PM with Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, June 13 from 6:00 to 10:45 AM with Rosary at 9 AM.
Her Funeral Mass is Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jason Schumer and Rev. Milton Ryan CM concelebrating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Schools, Vincentian Marian Youth, Cursillo, Birthright or Serenity Hospice. Online condolences to: jpeirick@svdepaul.org
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.
Printed in the Sun-Times Newspaper, Perryville, MO.
©2011 by David Statler of StatlerWeb