Kathleen Elizabeth Schulz (née Magee), affectionately known as Kate, passed away on July 29, 2024, at the age of 89, in Lisle, Illinois. Born on April 13, 1935, in Yerington, Nevada’
Kate lived a life marked by her sharp intelligence, wit, and profound kindness. Kate graduated from Manogue High School before pursuing higher education at the University of California, Berkeley.
Her professional life was deeply rooted in Nevada, where she contributed significantly to the state archives and the University of Nevada in the ecology evolution conservation biology department. Kate also worked alongside her husband at the family-owned Donald Schulz CPA firm.
A devout Catholic, Kate was a member of Saint Teresa of Avila in Carson City, Nevada, and Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church. After moving to Illinois, she also attended services at Villa St. Benedict in Lisle. Kate was a devout and loving wife to Donald married September 12, 1959, till his passing.
Along with her marriage and family, her passions included hiking the Sierra range, gardening, environmental conservation, and reading. These hobbies reflected her love for nature and her continuous pursuit of knowledge.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Steve) Loh and son, Martin (Bev). Kate was a cherished grandmother to Eric, Roman, Brittany, John, Kendall, McKinzie, and Keith, and a loving great-grandmother to Abigail, Brooklyn, Anna, Eve, Vivian, Roman, Elizabeth, Declan, Thomas, Cade, and Baby Atlas.
Her husband, Donald Schulz, Brother, Walter Magee, George Magee, Thomas Magee, and sister, Maureen Cann, all preceded her in death.
Friends and family are invited to a Funeral Mass in honor of Kate on Monday, August 5th, at 12:00 PM at Saint Teresa of Avila, Carson City, NV. A luncheon will follow at Red's Old 395 Grill. A burial service is tentatively scheduled for October 17, at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, NV.
Kate's life was a testament to her strong moral foundations and her profound impact on her family and community will not be forgotten.