Janie Schultz Obituary
The passing of Janie Schultz of Effingham, Illinois occurred on November 13, 2026. Janie, born on December 22, 1948, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janie Schultz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis John and Charlene C. Thies (Keller); her brother Art Thies; her siblings-in-law, Virginia Thies and Jerry Brickley; and her niece Gwen Thomas.
She is survived by: her children, Douglas Schultz (Michelle), Brian Schultz (Jill), Michael Schultz (Marisa) and Lisa B. Meinhart (Derek J.); her grandchildren, Nathan Schultz, Ryan Schultz, Braxton Schultz, Bella Schultz, Jackson Schultz, Julia Schultz, Donovan Schultz, Liam Schultz, Parker Meinhart and Presley Jane Meinhart; and her siblings, Ted Thies (Evelyn), Louie Thies (Annie), Gloria Uptmore (Clem), David Thies (Sharon), Marlene Koehl (Kevin) and Sister Patricia Anne Thies.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Bauer Funeral Home (1212 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham, IL 62401). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (101 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401).
Memorial donations may be given to St. Anthony Schools or to SBL Hospice.
