Linda Kay Schultz

February 27, 1948 - December 17, 2020

Age 72, of Essex, IL passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born February 27, 1948 in Pontiac, IL to the late David and Dorothy Louise (nee Haag) Monroe. Linda graduated from Reddick High School with the class of 1966. Member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Goodfarm Twp. She retired from J.R.’s Crop Service in Reddick after working there for over thirty years. Linda enjoyed flowers, and she especially enjoyed crafting and getting together with her friends. Surviving are her husband of thirty-six years, Ronald Schultz of Essex; one daughter, Ladena (Patrick) Appel of MN; three step-daughters, Cari (Scott) Pierard of Coal City, Michelle (Dan) Fennel of Streamwood, IL, and Vikki Morrical of IN; nine grandchildren, Kameron Dohnansky, Abby Navikas, Zack Pierard, Reagan Morrical, Mike, John, and Maddie Fennel, Rachel and Kellen Appel; two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Eleanor Navickas; one brother, Gerry (Judy) Monroe of Essex; one niece, Jenne (Wade) Kilman; and one nephew, Ryan (Catie) Monroe. Preceding her in death were her parents. Visitation for Linda will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home and Crematory, Braidwood, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 11a.m.-1:00p.m., with a funeral service commencing at 1:00 p.m. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidelines, and due to the capacity requirements, please be brief with your condolences to allow other guests to pay their final respects. Interment will follow at North Cemetery, Essex. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church: 515 E Stonewall Rd, Dwight, IL 60420. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.