James "Blackie" Ray Schultz's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2025 in Watseka, Illinois

James "Blackie" Ray Schultz

December 29, 1932 - May 14, 2025 (92 years old)

Watseka, Illinois

James "Blackie" Ray Schultz's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2025 in Watseka, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Baier Funeral Home

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James "Blackie" Ray Schultz

December 29, 1932 - May 14, 2025 (92 years old)

Watseka, Illinois

James Ray Schultz Obituary

The passing of James Ray Schultz of Watseka, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 14, 2025 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid James farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor E. Schultz and Margret Schultz (Hale); his son James Ray Schultz Jr.; his son-in-law Bryan Lambert; and his wife Ila Lehnus.

He is survived by: his daughters, Janice Wood (Erwin) of Joliet and Joann Lambert of Watseka. He is also survived by five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Martinton Church of Christ or Martinton Fire Department.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Baier Funeral Home



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Martinton Church of Christ
103 South St, Martinton, IL 60951

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June 22

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Martinton Church of Christ
103 South St, Martinton, IL 60951

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