We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 8^th, 2009 for 90-year-old Elvira A. Schamburg of Perryville who died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at her residence.

She was born December 1, 1918 in Highland, daughter of the late John F and Mamie (Lukefahr) Renaud.

She married Hubert A. Schamburg December 1, 1943. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by five sons, John (Joyce) Schamburg of Festus, Harvey (Alice) Schamburg, Ralph (Vicki) Schamburg, Dale (Pat) Schamburg and David Schamburg all of Perryville; two daughters, Joyce (Joe) Zahner and Doris (Tom) Mattingly both Perryville; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dewey, Lenas, and Eugene Renaud, a sister Mary Luella McCoy and a grandson, Jason Schamburg.

She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Ladies Garment Workers Union.

She was a retired seamstress for Ollie Moore’s Dress Factory and a homemaker.

Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7^th and 6:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8^th at Young & Sons Chapel in Perryville. Parish wake will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:45 p.m. and Rosary will be recited on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.

A funeral for 90-year-old Elvira A. Schamburg of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8^th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Rick Valleroy will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Southeast Hospice.