"Kathy will always be remembered for her happy atitude for life. She made her own dress to stand up with me at my wedding and I know how proud she was of her family. She will always be in our hearts."
In loving memory of
Kathy B Schulte
March 6, 1952 - April 13, 2013
Kathy B. Schulte, 61, of Keokuk, died Saturday April 13, 2013 afternoon at her daughter's home in Fowler, Illinois.
Kathy was born March 6, 1952, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph P. and Mildred A. Murphy Schulte. She married Lonnie J. Orange. He survives.
She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. Kathy graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1971. She completed a secretarial course at Southeastern Community College in 1991. She was a member of junior achievement for 2 years in high school and was a bowler for 2 years in high school. Kathy worked at Methode Electronics in Carthage, IL for over 15 years, retiring in 2006. She was a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. She enjoyed studying the Bible with her church. She played in the Women's Pool League in Keokuk for several years, winning many trophies. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her family was her life.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Chaka K. (Garrick) Batley of Fowler, Illinois; one son, ALanis (Jessica) Booker of Keokuk; one step-daughter, Yolonda Orange of Springfield, Illinois; eleven grandchildren, BrookLynn, DeAngelo Jr., DeLayshia, ALavien, Aliyaz, Maddox, Elijah, Ariah, Emrick, Emmanuel and Cashus; one sister Pam (Ron) Bonney of Keokuk, one brother Dennis (Susie) Schulte of Keokuk; a mother-in-law Clara Louise Orange of Canton, Missouri; three sisters-in-law Patty Orange, Earlene (Delmar) Weathers and Phyllis (Daryl) Dean; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, JoAnn Owen, and her father-in-law.
The family would like to thank Blessing Hospice for their assistance.
A celebration of her life will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 1212 Concert Street with Pastor Sylvia Tillman officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Cemetery in St. Francisville, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 22, 2013 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 1212 Concert Street in Keokuk with family meeting friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to God's Way Christian Center.
Tributes
"IM DEEPLY SADDEN ABOUT YOUR LOST LONNIEE.CHAKA,ALANTIS.MY PRAYERS AND HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.FOR KATHY WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED."
"Such a beautiful child of God, Kathy you will be missed. I was able to witness the love you had for your God and your family and I feel privilaged to have known you. "
"Kathy has been one of my best friends for years. There are too many memories, I can't even share, and some I can't even remember. I love Kathy like my sister, rest in peace."
"Please accept our sincerest condolences. Kathy was a fun person to be around. Back when Chaka and my son, Brandon were babies we lived in the same apartment building, and were fairly close, Our lives moved in different directions with jobs, children, families. She will be missed but never forgotten. Hold her deep in your heart and your memories and she'll always be with you!!"
"It is sad to lose such a wonderful person here on earth. Heaven has received a beautiful soul. I am so happy I got to see her at the class reunion. I know she wasn't feeling well but she made the effort to come and share herself with us that night and I'm so glad she did. Rest in peace Kathy."
"My heart and prayers go out to Lonnie, Chaka, and Alanis. Kathy was one special amazing lady. I am proud to have known her. Her heart was so full of love for you guys and your babies. She will always be with you and watching over you all! God Bless!"
"Kathy you were a patient and loyal friend to me when we were teenagers. I pray you are resting in the arms of Jesus. "
"Chaka and Family, I send you my condolences and I hope that you're able to have peace and comfort during this time. Chaka, I wish I could give you a nice big hug. Next time I see you I promise I will. I love you so much and I am praying for you."
"Thinking of you all through this time of loss and may you find comfort in our heavenly Father through your faith. I met Kathy many years ago while playing on the womens pool league and at one point we actually played on the same team. She was such a friendly and kind person. God be with you all at this time."
"My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Kathy's family. I met Kathy when I moved to Keokuk in 1960. I lived on Bank St and she lived on 14th between Bank and Exchange. We spent numerous afternoons and weekends doing any number of things. A lot of us neighborhood kids use to hang out along the wall of the beauty shop on Bank St. across from my house until dark. I remember one time when her sister's boyfriend drove this blue and silver 1957 Chevy. We would wave and flag him down whenever we could. When my family moved to the country, we sort of went separate ways in life. I last saw her at a class reunion some 30 yrs after we graduated. It was good to be able to catch up. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. RIP..."
"My condolences to the family. I last seen Kathy at the class reunion and it was so nice to see her. I remember walking to school in junior high and going by her house to walk the rest of the way to school with her. She was a wonderful person and gone way too soon."
"R.I.P. old friend!"
"My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Kathy's family. Last time I saw her was at the class reunion in 2011 and she seemed so happy. I never knew Kathy to say anything bad about anyone. There are several condolences on our class website should family like to see them. Kathy was an asset to the Class of 1971. God Bless you all! https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/135833329776921/ Kathy Peterson Geren"
"Dear cousins, Cathy was always so kind and interested in what was happening in our lives. Sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. Connie (Murphy) Ortman."
"Kathy was one of the sweetest people that we ever met.We hadn't seen her in several years,life seemed to take us in different directions,but whenever we did see her she always took the time to talk and ask us about our family.R.I.P.,Kathy.You are missed already."
"Chaka and Family, Deb and I would like to express our deepest sorrow. Please know you are in our thoughts. R.I.P. Kathy... m..."