Dorothy "Dot" Schaumburg Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy “Dot” Schaumburg, 91, of Watseka passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare Center in Watseka. She was born on March 18, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of George and Lotta (Ferguson) Stilwell. She was raised by her foster family, Harry and Leona Boomgarden of Watseka. She married Don Miller and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1968. She later married David Schaumburg in 1970 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2003. In addition, she was also preceded in death by her birth parents; foster parents; one brother, George Lloyd Stilwell; and one sister, Virginia “Ginny” Cross. Surviving are two sons, Brad (Sheila) Miller of Union, KY and Stephen Miller of Warsaw, IN; one sister, Betty Eighner of Kankakee; seven grandchildren, Brad Miller Jr, Tina Harrison, David Miller, Jeana Miller, Amber Fjeldheim, Harrison Hand, and Steven Miller; ten great grandchildren, Emily, Nathan, Nichole, Phoebe, Jesse, Zachary, Alexander, Davin, Dillan, and Mikayla; two special sisters, Virginia Alcorn and Phillis Bussmann; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Schaumburg enjoyed reading and crocheting. Private graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Arrangements by Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City. Please share a memory of Dorothy at baierfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy "Dot" Schaumburg

March 18, 1929 - April 20, 2020