Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Luella Jean Schultz, 85, of Washington, IL, formerly of East Peoria, IL, died at 5:40 am Friday, November 19, 2010 at Washington Christian Village.
Born on December 24, 1924 in Peoria, IL to George G. and Elsie Cruikshank Maxwell Sr., she married William "Bill" C. Schultz on April 19, 1947 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2002 in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are one nephew, Willie (Patricia) Maxwell of Temperance, MI, 2 nieces, Jeri (David) Groves of Loveland, OH, and Judy Maxwell of Washington, IL, a friend and caretaker, David Stall, and many great nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, George Maxwell Jr.
She worked at Pabst Brewery and then worked as an office manager for F. Meyer and Brother in Peoria for more than 30 years. Jean was always concerned about animals and always supported veterans organizations.
Services for Jean will be at 11 am Monday, November 22, 2010 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory. Pastor Jim Gorby will officiate. Visitation will be from 10-11 am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.