Jean Marie Schultz 89 of Joliet, Illinois, died late Monday evening, February 18, 2019, at the Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet.
She was born August 18, 1929, in Pontiac, Illinois, to Carl "Buck" Spray and Maude Reichmann Spray. She graduated from Streator High School in 1947 and graduated from the Silver Cross School of Nursing in 1950.
She married Robert C. Schultz December 3, 1950, in Streator, Illinois. Her husband preceded her in death June 15, 1982.
Survivors include a son, David Robert (Susan) Schultz of Bluffton, Ind; a daughter, Linda Marie (Jerry) Mitchell of New Lenox, Illinois, six grandchildren, Linda Kay (David) Impola of Horseheads, N.Y., Timothy (Samantha) Schultz of Huntington, Indiana., Dawn Mitchell of Roselle, Illinois, Robert (Sarah) Schultz of Roanoke, Ind., Amy (Adam) Nichols of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Greg (Maggie) Mitchell of Manhattan, Illinois and three great-grandchildren, Titus Schultz, Amy Jean Schultz and Harley Mitchell. Another great-grandchild is due in May.
Jean was a registered nurse with Silver Cross Hospital, retiring in 1989. She later became a home health nurse, retiring in 1994.
She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a volunteer at the Rialto Square Theatre. She bowled twice weekly in a seniors bowling league at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet.
She was a member of First Christian Church in Joliet and was also active in the Caterpillar Retirees. Her husband worked at Caterpillar until his death. Jean remained active until a stroke six years ago.
Funeral services will be held at Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Road, at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 23. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 P.M. Friday, February 22, at the funeral home. Per her wishes, she will be cremated. Her inurnment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery next to her husband and mother at a later date.