Delores E. Schulz Obituary (1933

Delores E. Schulz, 89, of Pontiac, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Evenglow Inn of Pontiac. A Celebration of Life will be held at Calvert and Martin Funeral on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 11:00 am with Reverend Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Patty Cemetery in rural Pontiac, Illinois. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of the arrangements. Delores was born on November 16, 1933, in Pontiac, Illinois, the daughter of Ray and Lucille (Vitzthum) States. She married Raleigh "Chub" Schulz on July 5, 1952, in Pontiac, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2012. She is survived by her two sons, James (Dina) Schulz of Pontiac, and William (Karen) Schulz of Saunemin; daughter, Ali (Jim) Malayter of Kalamazoo, MI; five grandchildren, Joy (Keith) Bereolos, Jeremy (Kristin) Schulz, Chris (Dani) Schulz, Alyssa (Adison) Wilkins, and Aislinn (Joel) Timmons; and great grandchildren, Niko, Ariana, Graeme, Elizabeth, Gunnersyn, Bowyn, Remington, Rhett, Avery. Delores graduated from Saunemin Township High School in 1951. Before her marriage, she worked at Splear's Studio in Pontiac doing general studio work and painting portraits. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Pontiac where she served as a member of the LWML. She was a member of the Farm Bureau. She served as president for 2 terms during her membership with the Saunemin Women's Club which she joined in 1971. She also served one term as Secretary for the 17th District of the Women's Club and attended many district and state conventions. She was also a member of the Saunemin PTA for many years, serving one term as President. Delores enjoyed gardening, flowers and working in the fields, with Raleigh. She liked to sew and make crafts. She was very involved with the Women's Club. She enjoyed having coffee with her friends and taking day trips with them. She and Chub went to their kids' school activities. They enjoyed their grandchildren and great grandchildren, as they came along. She and Chub spent the winter months at their winter home near Avon Park, FL. She and Chub spent many hours fishing together, enjoying crafts and activities. They made many new friends, traveled around Florida and enjoyed the warm weather. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be made to Saunemin Fire Department. Condolences may be made to the family at www.calvertmemorial.com or on our Facebook page.