Jean M. Rykiel's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

Jean M. Rykiel

October 26, 1928 - June 7, 2026 (97 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Jean M. Rykiel's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

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Jean M. Rykiel

October 26, 1928 - June 7, 2026 (97 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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Jean M. Rykiel Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Jean M. Rykiel of Kankakee, Illinois is shared. Jean, born on October 26, 1928, passed away on June 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Sova and Caroline Sova (Kabaj); her husbands, Myron Schultz Sr. and Ted Rykiel; and her brother-in-law Fred Klaus.

She is survived by: her children, Myron Jr. Schultz (Wen Hsin) of Logan, UT, Larry Schultz (Lisa) of Cedar Lake, IN and Karol Spencer (David) of Kankakee; and her siblings, Carol Klaus (Frederick) of Tinley Park, IL, Ronald Sova of Bentonville, AR and John Sova of California. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; great grand-children; nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to family wishes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schreffler Life Story Funeral Homes



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Wed

June 10

Visitation

Schreffler Funeral Home - Kankakee Chapel
1900 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Thu

June 11

Funeral Mass

St. John Paul II West Catholic Church
907 S 9th St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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