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Jean Schiltz
October 6, 1939 - September 11, 2016
Jean (McNeill) Schiltz, age 76, died at her home in Heritage Ranch, on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Her death resulted from
a 17-month ordeal with pancreatic cancer. Jean was born, raised, and formally educated in the San Fernando Valley area
adjacent to Los Angeles, CA, which makes her an authentic “Valley Girl”. Jean graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1957,
and received a B.S. in History from California State University Northridge in 1965. She and John met and were married in
Granada Hills, CA in 1965, and during the 51 years of their marriage they lived in Lawrence, KS, Philadelphia, PA, Shaker
Heights, OH, Ramsey, NJ, Coppell, TX, and Heritage Ranch in Fairview, TX. During her working years, she has served as a
high school and college librarian, teacher, Girl Scout leader, bookkeeper, and tax preparer for a national chain. Jean and
John built and moved into their Heritage Ranch home in 2006, and Jean was a charter member who remained active in the
Storytellers Club, organized the Pelican Hills monthly women’s Birthday luncheon, and was an active participant in
neighborhood Bunco and other games.
She is survived by her husband, John Raymond Schiltz of the home. Jean and John have two children and seven
grandchildren. Their son, John Francis Schiltz resides with his family in Carmel, IN, and their daughter Catherine Elizabeth
Stipanovic and her family live in Plano, TX. Jean is also survived by her sister Joleen Wiley from Glendale, AZ, and numerous
nieces, nephews, and extended family in CA, NM, AZ, KS, MO, NY, and NJ.
An inurnment will be held at Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas where other family members are laid to rest. Wathena,
Kansas, is John’s home town that sits on the Missouri River in Northeast Kansas. Upon his death, John’s remains will be
placed beside her.
Jean’s family and friends are invited to a remembrance gathering being held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September
18, 2016 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, TX.
Memorials
I have know Jean for 64 years, We have the same birthday and always talk
and send each other cards. Of course I know her sisters, Helen (chic) and
Joleen (Jo) and my second Mom McNeill. Just wanted to say to John and
family and to Jo how sorry I am for your loss. Jean was a special person and
will be missed by lots of family and friends. God Bless. Love to all. Carol Van
Sickle
CAROL VAN SICKLE, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Our sincere condolences to all of Jean's family and friends. While we are
saddened about the passing of Jean, we are fortunate to have been able to
spend time with both of you in our home during your visit to California. I will
never forget our deep conversations about family and life during your visit.
Jean was a remarkable women that was loved by many people and will be
missed more than words can say. Although we will not be able to attend this
Sunday, our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
JOHN SLAUGHTER & FAMILY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss, she was such an amazing person. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Ken, Franci &
Aaron
FRANCI MYERS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Cathy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mom and
grandmother. I will always remember her coming to Christie to support you and
your boys. My prayer is that God will lift you and your family up at this sad
time and grant you peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to heal; a time to
break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time
to mourn, and a time to dance. Hugs my sweet friend, Susan Purcell
SUSAN PURCELL, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
My heart-felt condolences. We've lost a wonderful friend and lovely person.
Jean was such a big part of my Junior High and High School days. I'm so glad
she and John visited me last summer. I will always think of Jean with a smile
on my face.
SUSAN DEWIT, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Jean was a special lady and we were all lucky to know
her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Huntington
Rd. neighbors, Mary & Greg Nackley
GREG & MARY NACKLEY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Jean has been like a sister to me since we met at KU while John was working
on his PhD. So many happy memories from parking cars in our yard right
across the street from KU's stadium; getting a bucket of chicken and watching
the Chiefs and visiting Jean & John in Phillie, Shaker Heights, Coppell, and
Heritage Ranch. I could go on and on. I have treasured our friendship and will
forever. Rest in peace, Jean. God Bless.
RUTH BURNETTE, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Wish we could be there. Jean was the Best ...... I'm a better person for
knowing her... We miss you Dear Aunt Jean......Love Jeff & Paula
JEFF SHAW, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
John and Family, So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. We will remember
her, your family, and you in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Pat and Susan Howard
PAT AND SUSAN HOWARD, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
I send my most sincere condolences to John in particular, your two children
and seven grandchildren. I am so sorry for your huge loss. I was deeply
saddened to hear this and though I never met Jean, I knew from corresponding
with John over the years what an amazing woman Jean was, for all of her
family, but also for all she met. I would like to conclude by including a poem
that has a profund message, I think. I am so sad for you all. Kind regards,
Bente Hjortshøj Norway Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I
do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you
wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling
flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am
not there, I do not sleep. (Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I
did not die! Mary Frye (1932)
BENTE HJORTSHØJ, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Thinking of you and your family.
BETTY YUNDT, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Aunt Jean will always be in our heart. Her spirit, along with her Mother
"Grandma Mac" and sister "Aunt Chick", will be with us when we need them,
When we gather together to be a family they will be with us. We love you
Uncle John! This is a beautiful tribute to your Love. Our prayers are with you
all. Love, The New Mexico Wiley's
LEE AND PATTI WILEY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Jean was a wonderful, fun-loving sister-in-law and was loved so very much by
all who knew her. We will truly miss her. We are thankful that she was a terrific
wife for my brother and a great mother, grandmother and sister.
DON AND VIRGINIA SHAW, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Dear John, Joleen, John, Jr., Cathy, family and friends. I want to send my love
and sympathy at this time of loss. Jean was such a wonderful person in so
many ways. May we all keep our memories for her safely in our hearts. She
was a dear, long time, friend for over 65 years. Growing up as "Valley Girls" in
Van Nuys on Vose St. where Jean and I lived, we attended Robert Fulton Jr.
High School, Van Nuys High School and eventually California State University
Northridge. I will be thinking of her during her Remembrance Gathering on
Sunday. May she Rest in Peace. Blessings to all. Sally
SALLY MICHLER LAMARE, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Condolences to all of Jean's family and friends. Our lives were made brighter
by having Jean in them. While we will miss her presence, her spirit will forever
be with us. While we are saddened now by her passing, memories of Jean will
bring us joy!
PENNY KASTENDIECK, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
John and family, with deepest sympathy,
JERRY EULER, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
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