Josephine J. 'Jo' Schumann

Schumann, Josephine J. "Jo" MCFARLAND-Josephine J. "Jo" Schumann, age 77, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born on Feb. 4, 1933, in Martin, Tenn., the daughter of Buna and John Jackson. Jo married Robert Schumann on Nov. 1, 1952, at Freeman Chapel in Martin, Tenn. She was currently a member of Monona United Methodist Church, a former member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Modesto, Calif., Faith Methodist Church in Freeport, Ill. and Hinsdale United Methodist Church. Jo was also a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), McFarland Book Club, and Madison Button Club. She enjoyed genealogy, writing, collecting buttons, flower gardening, sewing, quilting, baking, decorating, crafts, and spending time with her family, especially her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Jo was active in the community, outgoing, tender-hearted, and always helping others in need before herself. She enjoyed going to the McFarland Pick-N-Save coffee club, and sharing life experiences on the telephone. Jo is survived by her husband, Robert Schumann; children, Robert (Sarah) Schumann of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Nancy (Keith) Schlesinger of Madison, and John (Mendy) Schumann of Park Ridge, Ill.; grandchildren, Cooper and Moriah Schumann, Laura and Kelli Schlesinger, and Lennon Fabian; a brother, Joe (Elizabeth) Jackson of El Cajon, Calif.; and sister, Marie Murphy of Summerfield, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, James Jackson. Funeral services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nichols Road, Monona, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010. Memorials may be made to Monona United Methodist Church. A special thank you to all our friends and family who have touched our lives over the years. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Monona United Methodist Church Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010. Service: Funeral services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nichols Road, Monona, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding.