James E. Schumacher Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James E. Schumacher of Galena, Illinois, who passed away on July 17, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Schumacher to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Jr. Schumacher and Dorothy Schumacher (Lallamann); his stepfather Bernard Peschang; his sisters, Janice Kutsch and Mary Ann Kieffer; his siblings-in-law, David White, James White, Gene Brodrecht, Ronald and Carol Kevern; and his nephew Jason Kevern.
He is survived by: his children, Matt Schumacher and Megan Kaiser (Casey) of Galena; his grandchildren, Myles, Eli Schumacher, Chloe and Austin Kaiser; and his siblings-in-law, Jerry Kieffer of Galena, Dale White (Roxanne) of Galena, Gary White (Rose) of Helena, MT, Sandra Brodrecht of Marion, IA and Cheryl White of Galena. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Furlong Funeral Chapel (100 Caroldon Ct, Galena, IL 61036). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at the Greenwood Cemetery (827-837 Gear St, Galena, IL 61036).