Born February 26, 1933 in White Hall to Wilton and Margaret (McGraw) Hudson, she married Billy “Bill” Dean Schutz on May 23, 1953 in White Hall. He died April 28, 2019 in Elmwood. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five sisters and one brother.
Surviving are four daughters, Sally (Paul) Hales of Carmel, Indiana, Julie Barrett and Kathy (Mike) Stolz, both of Washington and Ann (James) Lockhart of Dunfermline; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, Eileen enjoyed cooking and spending quality time with her family.
Eileen was a longtime member at First Christian Church in Pekin, where she was very active.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 at First Christian Church in Pekin. Ernie Rupe will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
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