Shirley Iola Schumacher, 86, of Alton, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Christian Northeast Hospital.
Born on August 8, 1938 in Alton, she was the daughter of Clifford and Mabel (Drummond) Schumacher. Shirley retired as an Engineer Clerk from AT&T. Shirley loved all things in nature, especially birds, bugs, and butterflies.
She is survived by a sister, Letitia Alberta Schumacher of Alton and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert Clifford Schumacher and Howard William Schumacher; three sisters, Dorothy Imogene Souder, Martha Dolores Schott and Gladys Louise Crowson.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Gent Funeral Home, Alton. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or to the Food Crisis Pantry in Alton.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.