Claudia J. Schultz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Claudia J. Schultz, 71, of Sheldon, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1949 in Watseka, the daughter of Claude and Glendora (Slater) Williams. Claudia married Larry Schultz on February 14, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her husband, Larry Schultz of Sheldon; five sons, Dennis (Kay) Peters of Dunnington, IN, Doug Peters (Cheryle Schreeves) of Dewey, IL, David (Dawn) Peters of Earl Park, IN, Scott (CJ) Schultz of Fowlerville, MI and Steven Schultz of Chester, IL; two daughters, Alicia (Jeff) Bailey of Sheldon and Susan (Ryan) Wagner of Dunedin, FL; one sister, Judy Ellis of Watseka; one brother, Claude (Marge) Williams of Charlotte, NC; twenty-one grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, Cody, Shawn, Alex, Jacob, Jessica, Jaime, Nikolaus, Naython, Autumn, Amber, Haleigh, Brittney, Tyler, Aaron, Adam, Austin, Johnny, Austin and Katie; eleven great-grandchildren, Mac, Noel, Nevaeh, Gracie, Logan, Noah, Sophie, Riley, Chevy, Keely and Bexleigh; and Claudia’s best friend, Christine Rutt of Fowler, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Elaine Hulvey and Sharon Strawser. Claudia worked as a Medical Assistant at Dr. Brian Olofsson’s office in Kankakee. She loved being with her family – her husband, children and grandchildren; and enjoyed crafting, cooking and baking. Claudia also loved flowers and gardening – her favorite flower being Carnations. Larry and Claudia did lots of traveling together and enjoyed taking rides in the Corvette. Every Sunday morning, Claudia would cook an egg for her beloved Lab, Sheldon. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 10:00am until the 12:00pm funeral service, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Due to current COVID-19 guidelines, all who wish to attend Claudia’s services are required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation.

Claudia J. Schultz

September 4, 1949 - February 4, 2021