Roxann K. Schultz

Roxann K. Schultz, 65, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1960, in Freeport, IL to Eugene Diestelmeier and Rita (Starr) Cook. For many years of Roxann's life, she farmed in rural Northwestern IL with her family. Many knew her for her warm smile and bright personality that she had while working at the Lena Fast Stop for 10+ years.

She loved to socialize with others and catch a quick conversation when she could. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music, she loved playing cards, crocheting or enjoying a nice cold Pepsi. Roxann lived and breathed for her children's and grandchildren's activities, whether it was a sporting event, a music concert or a theatre performance, she was there to support them. Her family was her priority, she would help them in any way she could, being a constant support.

Roxann is survived by her 4 children- Amy (Riley) Schulz, Heather (Ryan) Fye, Jason Schultz, and Angela (Shaun Lynch) Schultz all of Lena, IL; grandchildren- Kierra Lynn, Rowen, Ryder, Keighlyn and Kinzley Schulz, Ethan, Lucas and Brianna Fye, Audra Lartz, Braxten and Deklyn Schultz, Asher Seitz, Madilyn (Sean) Ormiston, and Kaidynce and Cobryn Lynch; great-grandchild Lola May Ormiston; sister- Renee Hastings of Stockton, IL; half-sister- Lacrisha (Danny) Southerland of Panama, OK; brothers- Rod (Laura) Diestelmeier of Wister, OK, Rick (Connie) Diestelmeier of Thompson, IL, Raymie (Tracey) Diestelmeier of Elizabeth, IL, Robin (Amber) Diestelmeier of Glenwood City, WI; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents- LaVerne and Golda Starr; and infant sister- Debra Diestelmeier.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Burial will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton, IL.

Pastor Doug Carroll will be officiating the service.

A memorial has been established in her memory.