Margaret Shumway

Margaret “Margy” (Horn) Shumway of Cape Girardeau, originally of Malden, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Chateau Girardeau. Her family was at her side. She was 98 years, 6 months, and 20 days old.

She was born Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1924 in Advance, Missouri to Percy Vincent Horn and Dora Edna LaCroix Horn Kiel. She attended St. Mary’s grade school in Cape Girardeau and later graduated high school from Bluett High School in St. Louis.

On February 20, 1945, she was united in marriage to A. C. “Ace” Shumway, Jr. in Denver, Colorado. They ran the Super Quick Market in Malden for years, retiring to travel in their Air Stream going to Alaska and other destinations.

Margy loved to read, used to take walks, and loved family get togethers. She was a good and sweet person who will be truly missed.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau.

She is survived by her son Steve (Arsula) Shumway of West Plains, Missouri; daughter, Debbie Shumway Campbell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; daughter Carla (David) Letassy of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; grandson, Brian Campbell and granddaughter Amy Campbell (Butch Steirs) of Washington state; grandson Scott Shumway (Meranda Frost) of West Plains, Missouri; great grandsons, Dylan Haakana of Minnesota, Elijah Campbell of Seattle, Washington; beloved sister Anna Mae Trust of Chateau Girardeau.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ace; daughter Sharon Shumway; brother John Horn and his wife Catherine, granddaughter-in-law Tori Campbell and brother-in-law Harry Trust and step father Bill Kiel.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Chateau Girardeau, Southeast Hospice, and St. Francis Hospital for the care, compassion, and support of my Mom’s journey. There are Angels on earth!

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 25, 2023 beginning at 11 a.m. until service time at Landess Funeral Home and Crematory in Malden.

The funeral service will follow at noon Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Father Jesse Hiett officiating.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home and Crematory in Malden is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at landessfuneralhome.com.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.