Tanya L. Shultz
- Visitation Dates and Times
Friday, July 3, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
- Visitation Location
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ~ Aviston
- Service Date
Friday, July 3, 2026
- Service Time
11:00 a.m.
- Service Location
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ~ Aviston
- Full Obituary
Tanya L. Shultz, age 79, of Aviston, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born July 24, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (nee Moore) Maziarz.
In addition to her parents, Tanya was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Shultz, Sr. whom she married November 27, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East St. Louis, and who died January 30, 2025; and parents-in-law, Clark and Marcella (nee Robertson) Shultz.
Tanya is survived by her children, William (Jennifer) Shultz of Weatherford, TX and Kim (Scott) Sorgea of O’Fallon; grandchildren, Jeremy Shultz, Hannah (Jacob) Beresh, Riley Shultz, Allison (Richard) Simpson, Jarod Schildknecht, and Zachary, Ian, and Connor Sorgea; and one great-granddaughter.
Tanya retired from Memorial Hospital in Belleville after many dedicated years in the bookkeeping department. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Aviston, where her quiet faith remained an important part of her life.
She found happiness in life's simple pleasures. Tanya loved settling down with a good book, but nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her family. She especially treasured every opportunity to visit with her children and grandchildren, taking great pride in watching their lives grow and celebrating their accomplishments.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Aviston with Fr. Von Deeke presiding. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, July 3, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Aviston.
In lieu of flowers, plants, or other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th Street, Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
