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Michael Edward Schumaker

1956 - 2022

BORN

1956

DIED

2022

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1418 South Street

Murphysboro, Illinois

Michael Schumaker Obituary

Michael Edward Schumaker

MURPHYSBORO - Michael Edward Schumaker, 66, of Murphysboro was born March 5, 1956, in Carbondale, IL to Charles and Anna Bernice (Schuster) Schumaker.

He journeyed to his heavenly home March 27, 2022.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Grace Baptist Church, 38 Old Church Rd. Murphysboro, IL, 62966, Jackson County Humane Society or any other animal welfare organization. The best way to honor Michael's memory is to play your favorite music and crank it up!

For more information, please visit pettettfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 13, 2022.

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