Verneile "Jean" Schumm, 92, died Aug. 2, 2024, in Moline, Illinois, where she resided the last 11 years. A grave- side service was at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Nebraska, with Ann Auten officiating. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 9, at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date.
Jean was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on Sept.10, 1931 to Ben Brower and Lela (Kaufman) Brower. She attended Hastings Public Schools and graduated from Bonnell Beauty Academy. She was a licensed cosmetologist.
She married Leroy Schumm on July 31, 1961, at Grand Island, Nebraska. They farmed outside of Lawrence, Nebraska until 2008. She enjoyed her family, friends, neighbors and her dog "Sweetie." Her hobbies included genealogy. She was involved in cemetery dowsing.
Jean is survived by her son, Daryl Fiscus of Moline, Illinois; granddaughter, Michelle Fiscus of Kansas City, Missouri; two nephews, David and Dennis Brower of Chandler, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy Schumm; brother, James Brower; son Allan Fiscus of Moline, Illinois.
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