Mathilda H. Schumacher, age 83 years of Batesville, IN passed away Sunday September 19, 2004 in Abilene, TX. She was born March 2, 1921 in Franklin County, IN the daughter of Gilbert & Louise (Hoegemeyer) Gluesenkamp. She married Owen Schumacher on August 30, 1941 at St. John Church Huntersville. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1987. Mrs. Schumacher retired from Margaret Mary Hospital as a ward clerk and was still active as a volunteer there. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Order Eastern Star Chapter 348 and the 12th Armored Division Association. She is survived by her daughter Owenita Grubert of Fishkill, NY; son Michael (Janet) Schumacher of Batesville, IN; grandchildren Chris and Beth Grubert, Katie, Sarah & Jessica Schumacher; dear friend Richard Flodder; sister JoAnn Winderquist of Cassopolis, MI and Bill Gluesenkamp of Greenwood, IN who was raised like a brother. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 24, 2004 at 11:00 AM at St. John United Church of Christ in Batesville with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 8 PM with OES Services at 7:30 PM at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN. Burial will be in St. John Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cornea Research Foundation or St. John Church, both in care of the funeral home.