Linda Joanne Schultz Obituary (1949 - 2024)

Linda Joanne Schultz, 74, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Decatur, IL passed away at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, in The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles in St. Charles MO. Linda was born October 15, 1949, in Mattoon, IL. She is the daughter of Lewis and Dorothy (Phillips) Beachey. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and went on to obtain her Master’s degree from the University of Illinois-Springfield. Linda had retired from Decatur Public Schools District #61 as a Counselor and Physical Education Teacher. She taught at Stephen Decatur Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Roosevelt Junior High. Linda married John P. Schultz on November 25, 1972. She loved to travel, often wintering with her husband in Harlingen, TX and volunteered at many area food banks. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A memorial service to honor Linda’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Calvert and Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion, IL. Surviving is her husband: John of St. Charles, MO; son: Jonathan Schultz (Jana) of Weldon Spring, MO; daughter: Andrea Barthelemy (Nick) of St. Peters, MO; sister: Beverly Tevevaugh of Maryville, IL; grandchildren: Cole Schultz, Lincoln Schultz, Liam Barthelemy and Josie Barthelemy. Linda was preceded in death by her parents. Service Details: Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 Location: Calvert and Wikoff Funeral Home, 105 W. Main St.,Mt. Zion, IL, 62549 ● 10:00am-The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. ● 11:30am- Memorial service begins ● 1:00pm- Lunch at Sliderz Bar and Grill (5983 US-36, Decatur, IL 62521) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at Calvertmemorial.com.