Daniel Shoe Schumacher
Daniel M. Schumacher, 27, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. Born August 26, 1983, in Rockford, the son of Connie Schumacher and Marlowe Schumacher. Engaged to Laura Houston. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 2001 and Attended NIU. Dan worked as an IT specialist at both, OSF St. Anthony and Kerry Inc. Dan played tennis, golf and baseball for Belvidere High School.nbsp; He had many years of enjoyment playing little league (BYB) baseball and boasted his nickname, Rocket, for his pitching arm. Dan was a loyal fan of the Bears and Cubs.nbsp; He also loved music; some of his favorite artists were Eminem, Tim McGraw, and Brad Paisley.nbsp; Dan was a devoted uncle, he cherished his family and friends and continues to be an inspiration to all who love him.nbsp; Survived by his mother, Connie, of Rockford and father, Marlowe (Barb Trank) of Loves Park; sister, Carissa (Tony) Williams of Rockford; brother, Mitchell (Kate Brondyke) of Galena; niece, Emerson Williams; nephew, Mason Williams; paternal grandmother, Rita Schumacher of Caledonia; maternal grandmother, Anita Lynch of Machesney Park; aunts, Debbie Lynch of Machesney Park; Marcia (Corky) Adams of Caledonia, Sherry (Dave) Guzzardo of Roscoe, Connie (Mark) Jacobs of Caledonia andnbsp; special aunt, Gladys Carlson; his boys, cats, Cubbie and Lucky. Predeceased by grandfathers, Roger Pa Lynch and Dale Schumacher.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp; Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Thursday, February 24, 2011 and from 10-11am Friday all at the funeral home. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may b e made to the family. Express online condolences at