Evelyn M. Shumaker's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2024 in Altamont, Illinois

Evelyn M. Shumaker

May 7, 1933 - November 11, 2024 (91 years old)

Altamont, Illinois

Evelyn M. Shumaker's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2024 in Altamont, Illinois

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Evelyn M. Shumaker

May 7, 1933 - November 11, 2024 (91 years old)

Altamont, Illinois

Evelyn M. Shumaker Obituary

We bid farewell to Evelyn M. Shumaker of Altamont, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Evelyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Yagow and Martha Yagow (Meyer); her siblings, Walter, Erhard, John Yagow and Hildegarde Heichelbech; and her son-in-law Ron Hankins.

She is survived by: her husband James Ronald Shumaker; her daughters, Carolyn Hankins-Rusk (Bernie) of Olney, Joanne Schlechte (Mike) of Effingham and Sara Meier (Rich) of Effingham; her sister Edith Miller of Altamont; and her grandchildren, Derek Hankins (Amber), Megan Henderson (Devan), Tyler Meier (Danae), Hilary Meier, Heidi Kinkelaar (Phil) and Hali Frailey (Devin). She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (203 E Division St, Altamont, IL 62411). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Care Center, Immanuel Lutheran Church, HSHS Hospice or the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gieseking Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 16

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Immanuel Lutheran Church
203 E Division St, Altamont, IL 62411

Sat

Nov 16

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Immanuel Lutheran Church
203 E Division St, Altamont, IL 62411

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