Dateline: Cottage Hills

Sharon "Sue" Schulte, 76, died at 11:34 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born October 5, 1943 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert Clarence Edwards and Ida J. (Malcom) Owens. Mrs. Schulte was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hardin. She was an avid bowler, active with the Relay For Life Calhoun County, and a member of the Exchangettes of Alton. She retired from National Maintenance and was the owner/operator of the Hardin Hotel. Surviving is a daughter, Desiree Schulte (Mark Hayes) of Alton, three sons, Robert "Bob" Schulte (Terri) of Cottage Hills, Brian K. Schulte (Melissa) of Alton, and Andy B. Schulte (Julie) of Godfrey. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Teri Minder, Kimberly Bartlett, McKenzie O'Bryon, Isabelle O'Bryon, Theodore Schulte, Ian Schulte, Jacob Richmond, and Chaz Hayes, three great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Barbara Von Almen (Bob), Christine Lafikes (Louis), and Stephen Edwards (Rose). Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Paul Frazier will officiate. Burial will be private at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com