Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Oct. 1, 2025.
Cynthia Sue "Cindy" Schultz, 74, of
Winamac, IN passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1950 at Carneal's Hospital in Winamac to the late Orval and Betty (Marquis) Burgess. Cindy graduated from Winamac High School in 1968. On June 21, 1969, she married Michael "Mike" Schultz (aka Mr. Right) at the Star City Church of Christ in Star City, IN.
Cindy worked as an Instructional Assistant at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School for 35 years. Over the years, she touched the lives of countless students. Cindy was proud to have earned an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development later in life. In addition to her career at the school, Cindy was a Certified Naturalist at Tippecanoe River State Park for six years.
Cindy was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. She taught Sunday School and VBS for several years, was an active member of the church quilting ministry, and enjoyed the fellowship of life group gatherings.
Cindy enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. She was the rescuer of many cats, dogs, and other animals through the years. She enjoyed visiting State and National Parks across the country. Simply put, Cindy appreciated all of God's creation. Most of all, she loved her family especially her grandchildren. Cindy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Michael "Mike" Schultz,
Winamac, IN Husband
Kristine "Kris" (husband: Steve) Christensen,
Winamac, IN Daughter
Brian (wife: Vicki) Schultz, Concord, NC Son
Kari (husband: Neil) Hamilton,
Winamac, IN Daughter
Lyndsay Christensen, Granddaughter
Bradley (wife: Amber) Christensen, Grandson
Allie (husband: Tyler) Milkey, Granddaughter
Genevieve Schultz, Granddaughter
Lyle Hamilton, Grandson
Addyson Hamilton, Granddaughter
Dan (wife: Julie) Burgess,
Winamac, IN Brother
Doug (wife: Patricia) Schultz, Granger, IN Brother-in-law
Peggy (husband: Gary) Yeary, Asheboro, NC Sister-in-law
Darlene Fritz,
Winamac, IN Sister-in-law
Bill (wife: Becky) Nice, Michigan Brother-in-law
Bob (wife: Janet) Nice, Carmel, IN Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Orval Burgess, Father
Betty (Marquis) Burgess, Mother
Frederick Schultz, Father-in-law
Dorothy (Fritz) Schultz Nice, Mother-in-law
Jake Nice, Step Father-in-law
Tim (wife: Becky) Schultz, Brother-in-law
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EDT Friday, May 30, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in
Winamac, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM EDT Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in
Winamac, IN with Pastors Matt Dodd and Thomas Hopewell officiating.
Private Burial will take place at Star City West Cemetery in Star City, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Friends of the Tippecanoe River State Park or Gideon's International. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in
Winamac, IN.
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