Mary J. Schultz

Mary J. Schultz, age 100, of Richmond, IL, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 while in the company of family members, at her home. She was born in Roundout, IL on March 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Julia (Folwarski) and George Panek. She was married to Charles W. Schultz Sr. on May 20, 1950, in Waukegan, IL and he died April 11, 1998. A devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond since 1953, she was a member of Altar and Rosary Society, Daughters of Isabella, Sacristan for over 38 years, helped start the church Cookie Walk, founded Richmond Food Pantry and helped operate it for 12 years, started the F.I.S.H. program and in charge for 10 years, founded St. Joseph Thrift Shop and in charge for 20 years, helped with St. Joseph Lending Library for four years and was honored by being the first Woman of Inspiration and was a eucharistic minister for 10 years. She sang in the choir, helped with funeral lunches, involved with St. Vincent DePaul Society. She was co-chairman of the Richmond Blood Drive for 20 years and an election judge for over 15 years. She was a Brownie and Cub Scout leader, school crossing guard, voter registrar for 10 years, Richmond Grade School PTO member and Richmond-Burton High School Mothers Club member. Mary is survived by a daughter Karen (Carl) Jensen, of Racine, WI; a son Michael (Danielle) Schultz, of Woodstock; three grandchildren Katie (Zach) Henkel of Madison, WI, Carrie Jensen of Racine, WI, Christie (Thomas) Stephens of Austin, TX; two great grandchildren Nathan Henkel and Elliot Stephens, plus many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by a son Charles W. Schultz Jr, a sister Alice (Carl) Baum and two brothers Louis (Jean) Panek and Walter (Rose) Panek. The family would like to thank her caregiver Nelly Mapili and her nurse Terri for their excellent care. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday April 24, 2023 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St, Richmond. Mass of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 25, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 10519 Main St, Richmond, IL. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church % Mary Schultz Memorial Prayer Garden 10519 Main St. Richmond, IL 60071 or Richmond Food Pantry 5512 May Ave Richmond, IL 60071 or Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Dr Richmond, IL 60071. For information, please visit www.ehornadams. com or call 815 678-7311.

Mary J. Schultz

March 18, 1923 - April 14, 2023