John G. Schultz Sr.

John G. Schultz Sr. obituary, Chicago, IL

John G. Schultz Sr.

John Schultz Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2025.
John G. Schultz, Sr., age 90, Ret. CPD. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Beloved husband of Patricia Anne (nee Tompkins). Loving father of John, Jr. (Kimberly) and the late Michaelene Schultz. Dear "Dad" to Therese (Randy Heisz) and Michael (Karla) Shirley. Most proud and devoted "Pappa" to Tabatha, Richard and Megan Shirley. Dear Brother of Gregory (the late Gabriella) Schultz, Philomena (Leslie) Ruisz and the late Geraldine (Lawrence) Kamon. Uncle, Great-Uncle and cousin to many. Retired with 30 years' service to the Chicago Police Department. Owner/President of Donnellan/O'Donnell-Bartz-Schultz Funeral Home. Member of IFDA, NFDA, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, FOP, IPA, and Kiwanis Club Of SW Chicago.

Visitation Wednesday, April 2nd at Donnellan/ O'Donnell-Bartz-Schultz Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. Chicago from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. from Donnellan/O'Donnell-Bartz-Schultz Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. To St. Barnabas Church 10134 S. Longwood Drive, Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL 60607 appreciated. For info 773-238-0075 or sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Donnellan & O'Donnell-Bartz-Schultz Funeral Home & Cremation, Ltd.

10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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