"Dear Paul Peg Cashman told me of Dorothy's death. I was sorry to hear the news. I remember Dorothy fondly whenever I went to Kalona and either she came to Peg's, or we went down to the quilting shop. Such a kind and gentle person. I'm sure she will continue to leave that gentle touch with all those who remember her. Know of my thoughts and prayers for all the family. Peg's sister, Jeanne, in Des Moines. "
In loving memory of
Dorothy Schumann
January 22, 1938 - February 15, 2020
WELLMAN - Dorothy Darlene Schumann was born January 22, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Niva (Miller) Burkholder. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1956. On June 1, 1956, Dorothy was united in marriage to Paul Schumann at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Dorothy owned and operated Stitch 'N Sew Cottage in Kalona for many years. She was an active member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School and was involved with church sewing. She also volunteered on the quilt committee for the MCC Sale and she made many quilts for the sale. Dorothy was a member of the Kountry Quilters. Dorothy passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 82 years.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Paul; six children: David (Grace) Schumann of Wellman, Debra (Darrell) Kudobe of Mount Pleasant, Wesley (Brenda) Schumann of Dickinson, ND, Delwin (Pamela) Schumann of Anamosa, Beverly (Stephen) Stude of Brewster, MN, and Candelina (Curtis) Helmuth of Kalona. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren: Kristin (Ben) Peiffer, Tonia (Shawn) Poole, Kyle Kudobe, Rachel (Barron) Davis, Emily (Zach) Sunderland, Joshua (Ashley) Schumann, Jacob (Jacque) Schumann, Nathaniel (Cydney) Stude, Nicholas (Briana) Stude, Matthew Stude, William Schumann, Hannah Schumann, Cierra Helmuth, Niva Helmuth, Jaimee Helmuth, Molly Helmuth, Makayla Helmuth; 9 great grandchildren; and a brother Donald Burkholder of Shady Cove, OR. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman. Rev. Don Patterson will officiate. Burial will be in the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-8 PM on Wednesday at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman where the family will greet friends from 3-5 and 6-8 PM. A memorial fund has been established for Washington County Hospice and Mennonite Central Committee.
Tributes
"Dorothy was like a mother to me. She invited me into her home to share time with her family as if I was one of her kids while I lived in Iowa for several years. Most memorable was when she, and her best friend and daughter Cande, taught me how to quilt and put me to work doing jobs around the farm (personally I think she saw that as a way to keep me busy and out of trouble--and it worked!). While I know Dorothy is in a better place with our Lord, she will be sorely missed on this side of eternity. Paul, Cande, Dave, Delwin and the rest of the siblings, I'm so sorry for your loss and have been praying that the Lord would keep you strong during this especially difficult time. Love, Rich Libby"
"We have special memories of when Paul & Dorothy we?re part of our small group. Blessings to you as a family as you walk this journey, may you experience peace and hope. "
"Dorothy was my cousin. I remember her as a beautiful Christian woman who loved everyone. Dorothy, was a wonderful wife to Don and mother for their children. She will be missed by all of us. Our prayers go to all family. God Bless, Terry, Julie, Adam Bender, and Ashley and Chad Lamb."