Rose M. Schumacher age 99 of Independence passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clem and a brother Lambert Bukowski.

She is survived by her children Jeannine Schumacher, Mary (Lee) Dupont, Fran (Bob) Bullock, Mike (Joanne) Schumacher, Sharon (Scott) Offerman, Steve Schumacher; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister Emily Lesnau.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto, Minnesota. Rev. John Gallas celebrated the Mass with interment in the church cemetery.