Jacquelyn A. Schumacher

Stillman Valley, IL – Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Schumacher, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

She was born on January 9, 1941, the daughter of Paul J. and Josephine D. (Bulthaus) Maas, Sr. Jackie attended Stillman Valley schools and graduated with the Class of 1959.

On October 28, 1961, she married Roger R. Schumacher at Ebenezer Reformed Church. Together, they shared 27 years of marriage and lovingly raised two daughters, Natalie and Neysa.

Jackie dedicated over 30 years to the Stillman Valley School District #223, starting as a cook and eventually becoming the district head cook. She also prepared turkeys for the Stillman Valley Lions Club annual Turkey Supper and served for many years on the Julia Hull Library Board.

A lifelong member of Ebenezer Reformed Church, Jackie served as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, choir member, and was the first woman elder. In her later years, she attended The Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley. Her faith guided her life and her service to others.

Jackie cherished time with family and friends. She enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities, playing cards on Thursdays with the Byron Card Club, cooking, gardening, attending monthly Class of 1959 lunches, attending the monthly Aphasia Support Group, and running into former students who remembered her as the best lunch lady ever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Josephine Maas, Sr., and her husband, Roger Schumacher.

She is survived by her daughters, Natalie (Michael) Haugse and Neysa (Stephen) McCammond, both of Stillman Valley; grandchildren, Savanna Haugse of Chicago, IL, Valerie (Alex) Gregg of Brownsburg, IN, Michael Haugse of Silvis, IL, and Nile McCammond of Indianapolis, IN; great-grandson, Ethan Gregg; brother, Paul J. (Mary) Maas, Jr. of Byron, IL; as well as two nieces, one nephew, several cousins, and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, with Rev. Dr. Chris Brauns officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 136 W. Roosevelt Road, Stillman Valley.

A memorial fund has been established in Jackie’s name for charitable organizations close to her heart and may be directed to her family.

Jackie will be remembered for her strong faith, strength in the face of adversity, and deep love for family and friends.