Priscilla Schumacher

Priscilla Mae Schumacher, 63, formerly of Forreston, IL, passed away Thursday August 7, 2025 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born December 9, 1961 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Virginia (Lansden) Bettner. Priscilla was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Forreston, IL. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time with family and friends. Priscilla also enjoyed all types of food, especially peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, popcorn, and Pepsi.

She is survived by her two sons Jonathan (Jaime) Russell of Carpenterville, IL and Ryan Schumacher of Mt. Morris, IL; ten siblings Bernadine (Harlan) Grenzow, Teresa Nafzger, Dawn (Joel) Stocker, Kenneth Bettner, Joy Svihlik, Carlyn Klotzbach, Tina (Chris) Krebs, Patrick Bettner, Shawn Bettner, and Stewart Bettner; and one granddaughter Marianna Russell.

Preceding Priscilla in death is her parents Raymond and Virginia Bettner, brother Doug Bettner, and brother-in-law John Nafzger.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday August 13, 2025 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, IL. A visitation will held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Forreston Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Priscilla’s memory.