Shirley J. Schultz, 89, Silvis, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held on August 15, 2020 at the family home. Shirley Williams was born on October 26, 1930 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Sproston) Williams. She married Fred Schultz on April 2, 1952 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Silvis. Shirley worked mostly in the maternity ward as a RN at the former Moline Public Hospital (she loved babies). She loved the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley was a Chicago Cubs Fan. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Fred, children; Teresa Nelson, Rock Island, Mark Schultz, East Moline, Brenda (David) Christensen, East Moline, Steve (Deana) Schultz, North Richland Hills, TX and Gary (Beth) Schultz, Williamson, SC, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, sister Patty Ryan, Metamora, IL, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeff, and fourteen brothers and sisters.

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