Freeda Shultz Obituary
Freeda P. Shultz, age 83, of Canton, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 18, 1942, in Scio, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Anna Rosalie (Grace) Trushell. Freeda remained a lifelong resident of the Canton area.
Those who knew Freeda will remember her as a kind and gentle person who was always looking for ways to help others. She took great pride in being a devoted wife and loving mother.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church, where she served as assistant Treasurer and also a member of The Bells of Zion.
In addition to her parents, Freeda was preceded in death by her sisters and their spouses; Mildred (Ed) Kraus, Marie (Ralph) Case, Sara (George) Case, MaryAnn (Blair) Riggs, Elsie (Lee) Chambers, Thelma (Bob) Dewire, Sylvia (Harry) Albright and a niece Dottie Schott.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of over 63 years, Kenneth L. Shultz, and her daughters, Lynda L. Shultz and Wendy (Charles) Sidwell; grandchildren, Katelynd (Clancy Ray) Stevenson, Riley Stevenson, and Patience Sidewell; great-grandchildren, Abrahm Ray-Stevenson and Delaney Ray-Stevenson; brothers, Daniel (Hazel) Trushell and Paul (Martha) Trushell; several cousins, nieces and nephews and numerous friends and beloved pets, Muppet & Blackie.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. All services will be held at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44707. Burial will follow at Conotton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Freeda’s memory.
(330) 484-2525
4041 Cleveland Ave S., Canton, OH 44707
People and places connected with Freeda
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Freeda Shultz
Make a Donation
in Freeda Shultz's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Freeda's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Freeda Shultz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
