Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Betty I. Schuman, 101, of La Porte City, IA, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at La Porte City Specialty Care at La Porte City.
She was born on October 22, 1924, in Independence, IA, to Harvey and Gertrude Schultz Howland.
She was a 1942 graduate of Cresco High School.
Betty married Harding A. Schuman on May 4, 1943, in Cresco; he preceded her in death on February 4, 2008.
She worked at Hinson Manufacturing.
She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, La Porte City.
Betty sang in the choir and was a choir director at the EUB Church; She was 4-H leader and den mother. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling, bingo, playing cards, crocheting, embroidery, puzzles, trips to the casino and most importantly, watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s activities.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Beverly Palmer of La Porte City; daughter, Barbara (Wesley) Walker of Muscatine; son, James (Jan) Schuman of Waterloo; son, Jon (Cindy) Schuman of Johnston; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Raymond Howland and brother, Gerald Howland.
Visitation
March 28, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am
St. Paul United Methodist Church-La Porte City
1st & Sycamore St., La Porte City, IA
Funeral Service
March 28, 2026
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
St. Paul United Methodist Church-La Porte City
1st & Sycamore St., La Porte City, IA
Our Sincere Condolences to all of the Schuman family. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻
My condolences for your loss. I have many many fond memories of Betty. Being able to play with the grand kids when they visited. To her keeping the neighborhood kids in line when playing in the ooen lot next to their house (especially when a ball hit the house!)
I will keep all of you in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy for your loss! My prayers to the family! I will always Betty from my childhood and going to bingo with her and playing cards!
I remember Betty from the years she was in the birthday club with my mom and other women in La Porte City. As a young girl I would listen to them laughing and playing cards and Betty’s laugh was unforgettable. My condolences for your loss.
I also remember Betty’s infectious laugh when the ladies met for birthday club. My condolences for your loss.