Joan E. Schultz

Madison -- Joan Evon Schultz, age 85 died Monday, July 5, 2010 at HospiceCare.   Joan, known as ""Jo"", was born January 8, 1925 in New Hampshire, Ohio the daughter of Samuel and Margarite (Smith) Hover.   Joan is survived by her beloved family; Emily Jean Schultz Merson, Richard Sam (Marie) Schultz, Thomas A (Ellen) Schultz, Richard M. Merson, and Linda Schultz; Grandchildren, Michelle Anne (Drew) Brody, Joshua C. Schultz and Denise Louise Merson; and great grandchildren, Ella Belle Schultz, Isaiah A. Brody, Solomon H. Schultz and Lindey Jane Brody.   She was preceded in death by her most loving husband Alwin E Schultz, M.D. and sister Lois (Hover) Petit. When she was in nurses training at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio she met the love of her life, Alwin E. Schultz.   She asked him to take her back to Wisconsin.   She said this was the smartest thing she had ever done.   They shared a life long friendship with the ""Fearsome Foursome"".   Joan was active in her service with Attic Angels.   She enjoyed reading, gardening, playing bridge and the Chicago Cubs.   Funeral services for Joan will be held Friday, July 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703.   A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.   Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.   Memorials in Joan's name may be gifted to The Salvation Army.