Nancy Ellen Schulze, nee Marble

Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. I took care of Nancy during her final days and I wanted to reach out to let you know how much it meant to me to care for her and you during this challenging time. You shared so much about Nancy that made her understand how much of a wonderful woman she was. I am so amazed with her volunteer work and other accomplishments that you have shared in your eulogy; however, it shouldn’t be so surprising since she was such as a remarkable woman as you have described her to me! I wanted to reach out and let you know I have continued to pray and think of you and the two cats during this time. Wishing you positivity, and a very happy new year! P.S. I hope you find the courage to go to Antarctica! I think Nancy would love for you to do that.

Shared by katie on 1/1/2024 8:18 AM

Scott, I am very sorry for your loss, and Nancy will be really missed. She was an amazing person, and wonderful life partner to you. The eulogy you wrote is beautiful and couldn't have been better said.

Shared by karen maxwell on 12/25/2023 6:23 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry for all of us who knew Nancy. I only knew her at Loyola Center, but she made you feel like she was your bff!! I had a serious injury and her encouragement was SO SO appreciated. She raised my spirits whenever I saw her. Certainly a loss for us all. I’m blessed to have known her. God bless you and thank you for writing such a beautiful sentiment. I feel like I know her even better.

Shared by gina mullen on 12/20/2023 3:34 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She will be greatly missed. I volunteered with her at the Play Zoo and some special events. She would always cheer me on near the finish line of the Zoo Run Run. Her smile lit up the Play Zoo. She was there when I started volunteering in 2001, helping me feel welcomed and at ease. She is surely a bright smile in Heaven.

Shared by mary jucius on 12/16/2023 10:07 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. I am glad I met and was a fellow docent with her. I enjoyed volunteering with her and talking with her. She will be sorely missed.

Shared by tim on 12/14/2023 8:20 PM

Dear Scott and family, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Nancy. She was a very special person. She was the first person who welcomed me to the zoo over 25 years ago. She had the most beautiful smile and was always so happy to great you. She was truly an angel. We will always remember her fondly. May God bless you and May you treasure your memories of her as I swill. Pat Hanna

Shared by pat@hanna1.com on 12/14/2023 5:00 PM

I'm so very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I worked with her at Hinsdale Pediatrics and she was always kind and helpful. She remembered all her patients and they remembered her too! I had one mom tell me her daughter would play Dr. Moof & Nurse Nancy!! Wishing you peace.

Shared by joann blank on 12/13/2023 8:51 PM

Scott. I am so sorry for your loss of your dear wife. I worked with Nancy every Sunday for many years. We always had fun laughing at crazy stuff the little kids did. She will be missed. Prayers to you and all of us who knew her..RIP my Friend...

Shared by mary kay baldridge on 12/13/2023 4:56 PM

I am so sorry for your loss . Nancy and I worked together at the play zoo a couple of times and she was always full of information for the guests and for us too. She will be missed that is for sure. Lovely lady to work with and her smile will be missed as well.

Shared by kelly rizzo on 12/13/2023 4:23 PM

In behalf of our zumba class at Loyola fitness center our deepest sympathy to you Scott and your family we lost a good person Nancy and she will be missed may perpetual light shine upon her may she rest in peace

Shared by lourdes caday on 12/13/2023 1:42 AM

Scott, I was saddened to hear of Nancy's passing!I had the honor and pleasure of knowing her during her time at Brookfield Zoo, where I was also a docent. She was such a kind, gracious, and happy soul who always seemed to be smiling and who really loved her volunteer work. She will definitely be missed! Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful tribute to Nancy! We are all better off having known her.

Shared by alan kostyniak on 12/13/2023 1:10 AM

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I worked with Nancy countless times over my 20 years at the zoo. My favorite memories are when we worked as "Santa's elves" during many Holiday Magic nights: she and I made a great team, always receiving compliments and thanks from Santa himself. I will definitely miss her in the Play Zoo and goat yard too, she was a pleasure to work with. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Shared by barb hauser on 12/12/2023 11:17 PM

Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a wonderful person, and it was a blessing to be able to have met and volunteered with her at the zoo. She will be very much missed. With sympathy, Kevin

Shared by kevin mitchell on 12/12/2023 10:36 PM

Scott, please accept my condolences. I volunteered with Nancy for the Magnificent Mile Light Parade and the Thanksgiving Day Parade for many years. I last volunteered with her at the Reindeer Run earlier this month. I will miss her smile and her positive attitude. I am so sorry for your loss.

Shared by linda houdek on 12/12/2023 10:07 PM

Dear Scott, Your Nancy was a beautiful woman with a huge heart full of love for others. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew her from the gym where she always encouraged me. I danced behind her in Zumba class!

Shared by patricia duling on 12/12/2023 9:22 PM

Scott, Valerie and I are extremely sorry to hear of Nancy's death and share in your sorrow. Our sincerest condolences, with love and comfort.

Shared by bruce jablonski on 12/12/2023 9:14 PM

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I was Blessed to know Nancy from working with her at the zoo and she spread her smile to many lucky enough to cross paths with her. She was gracious and kind. I miss her already.

Shared by maryann staroscik on 12/12/2023 8:50 PM

Scott, So sorry for loss and everyone’s loss. Nancy was a great part of the zoo and I worked with her at several events. She will be missed so much ❤️❤️

Shared by barbara fabino on 12/12/2023 11:14 AM

Scott, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Shared by steven lifka on 12/12/2023 5:48 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was one person I could always count on to be a docent/friend at the zoo. She always had a positive attitude, knew all the answers to the questions I had, and I think took time to be kind to Everyone. I will miss her being there, but as you say her spirit and example live on.

Shared by marilyn roraff on 12/11/2023 5:10 PM

Scott, I am so sorry about your wife's death and extend my deepest sympathy to you. Your obituary for her is truly a great testimony to her life and all the goodness she shared. With sympathy, Barb

Shared by barbara a prack on 12/11/2023 4:59 PM