Racine – Grace Hope (nee: Garcia) Schultz; age 42; passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, August 15, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center following a courageous fight with stage IV cervical cancer. Although it was able to attack her body, the cancer was never able to affect Gracie’s spirit.
Gracie was born in Racine on October 30, 1972 to Raymundo Jr. and Constance (nee: Preston) Garcia. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1990. On August 9, 2013 at the North Beach Gazebo in Racine, Grace was united in marriage with James M. Schultz. She had been employed by Electrotek Corp. in Oak Creek for many years until taking a job with SC Johnson as a production associate a few years ago.
Gracie was baptized and attended St. Lucy Catholic Church. She was an extreme Green Bay Packers fan who enjoyed harassing and making fun of her husband for being a Bears fan; went to many Milwaukee Brewers games; and boating on hot summer days. Above all, Gracie had a heart of gold who loved spending every available moment with her treasured family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are her loving husband, Jim; son, Braden Seitz; father, Raymundo (fiancé, Virginia Sosa) Garcia; brothers, Antonio (Lisa) Garcia and Gabriel Garcia; grandmothers, Esperanza Garcia and Donna Preston; step-daughters, Skylar and Payton Schultz; mother-in-law, Roxanne (Richard) Barlow; sister-in-law, Angela (Brian) Messmer; brothers-in-law, Jamie Barlow and Christopher Barlow; nieces and nephews, Simon Garcia; Natalia & Andrew Messmer; Chelsea, Cameron & Kenzie Barlow; Chase, Tyler & Layton Barlow; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Gracie was preceded in death by her mother, Constance Preston (who passed away on July 21, 2014); and grandparents, Raymundo Garcia, Sr.; Joseph Preston, Sr.; Joan & William Pollnow.
A Service of Remembrance celebrating Gracie’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 pm. In recognition of Gracie’s love for sports, all are encouraged to wear their favorite sports jersey / attire to the services. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Gracie Schultz Fund” (which is set up at all U.S. Bank locations) for the benefit of Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Center.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Ryan Engel and the entire staff at Wheaton Cancer Center for doing everything in their powers to save our Gracie and for all of their compassionate care & support. Also, special thanks to our family and friends for the countless acts of kindness extended in Gracie’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Tyler & Tanya Jaeck says
Our prayers our with the family. It is so hard to lose such a bright sole, but to know her suffering is over, is the only peace we find. God speed.
Jimmy, we have never met but we shared quite a few great times
Laughing, joking. Smiling.
That’s how I will cherish the memories. Shane, Gabe, you guys are in our prayers for you should not be sadden because, between you three, will never be alone. She will always be with you guy. Watching
Over and protecting you.
God bless all of you
Sorry we can’t attend
Tyler Jaeck
Sally Coussis says
What a joy to have known you darling Gracie. You were such a special person. My love, prayers and thoughts are with you dear Jimmy. How I wish I could be with you all on Thursday. I will never forget yo Gracie…… Gracie Forever.
Dave Ciborowski says
I only had the pleasure of meeting Gracie one time through Jimmy, but that’s all one person needs to see how special a woman she is. I have heard many stories from close friends on how Gracie could just light up a room and was such a sweet soul. I am so very sorry for Jimmy and Gracie’s family and friends. R.I.P sweet Gracie.
Kymmi Akers Johnson says
In 6th grade,our teacher,Ron Mack,had the best nickname for Grace, he always called her “AMAZING” Grace.
Melinda Bermejo Lesher says
To all our Racine Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of cousin Gracie. May she rest in peace and may you find confort with the Lord guiding you.
Pam Olle says
Gracie-just beautiful in evry way-you will be dearly missed
Antonio Garcia says
Rest in peace my beautiful little sister. We were suppose to grow old together and go to Packers games together when I got season tickets.. I will have a hole in my heart forever and I will miss you so much. Love you Graceski, your brother Anferny. XOXO
Jamie Hammer says
You touched the heart and soul of everybody’s path you crossed.
Donnie says
no greater love of life , family and friends have I encountered in this life. Being a recent friend of Gracie and Jim I’ve been blessed with this as has all who have Gracie in their hearts now and forever….
Donnie says
no greater love of life , family and friends have I encountered in this life. Being a recent friend of Gracie and Jim I’ve been blessed with this as has all who have Gracie in their hearts now and forever….