Marie Sophia Schultz, 88, died March 28, 2010 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas. She was born January 14, 1922 at Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of Johann Christian and Sophia Katharine (Heldt) Ulrich. She married Fred Schultz July 25, 1940 at Olympia, Washington. He died September 6, 1989. A Great Bend resident since 2001, coming from Russell County, Mrs. Schultz was Russell County Deputy County Treasurer for twenty-five years and a hospital aide. Mrs. Schultz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Her talents and passions included painting, cooking, loving the farm, ceramics, quilting, sewing and wood crafts. Survivors include one daughter, Kathrynn Welch and husband James, Tyler, Texas; one daughter-in-law: Lori Schultz-Geist, Arroyo Grande, California; three sons: Mark Schultz and wife Jackie, Pawnee Rock, Kansas; Paul Schultz and wife Joan, McPherson, Kansas; and Joel Schultz and wife Lita, Great Bend; fifteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Schultz; one son, John Schultz; seven brothers, Joe Ulrich, Christian Ulrich, Michael Ulrich, John David Ulrich, Henry Ulrich, George Ulrich, and Jacob Ulrich; one sister, Dorthea Tews; and twin great-grandsons. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home with the Reverend James A. Strasen officiating. Burial will be at 12:00 noon at the Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home.