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Estrella Schultz Obituary

Schultz, Estrella M. (nee Diaz), age 81, beloved wife of the late Norman M., devoted mother of Jerry Edward Schultz and Carol W. (Tom) Canning, loving grandmother of Tommy "Tomacito", Katie "Deedee" and Danny "Danielito" Canning, dearest sister of Nena Arce, Jorge Diaz, Fernando Diaz, Loly Azofeifa and the late Mario Diaz, M.D. Estrella was born in Costa Rica, and came to the U.S. and lived in the Southwest Chicagoland area. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Inurnment Bethania Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. 708-974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2009.

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John E. Siedlinski

November 27, 2022

I was friends with Estrella's daughter, Carol, whom I met when we both worked in the X-Ray Department at Holy Cross Hospital many years ago. I met Carol's Mom & Dad a few times & thought they were very nice to me. Although this was long ago, I still remember going to the original Giordano's pizza near their home. And, the Dad designed cutouts in cardboard to assemble boxes.

Gene Diamond

February 2, 2009

I worked with Estrella at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago years ago. We got along well. Years later, when the two of us were parishioners at Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills, we would see one another from time to time and catch up while talking about our experiences there.
Estrella was a wonderful person. She was kind, generous and dignified. A sweet gentle soul who will be missed by me.
God bless her and keep her safe in His embrace forever.
My sincere sympathies,
Gene Diamond

David Gaidas and Family

February 1, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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