Kenneth Eugene Schultz III

Kenneth Eugene Schultz III, 38, of Bourbonnais,IL, passed away on Sunday, February 27th unexpectedly in his home. “Kenny” was born on August 9th, 1983 to Kathy Hines and Kenneth Schultz Jr. in Kankakee, IL. After Kenny graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in 2002 with high honors, he went on to serve our country in the United States Army where he served two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. It was Kenny’s honor to serve his country and fulfill his calling as a soldier. Kenny was awarded many medals and honors, including the Bronze Star Medal during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After graduating with a degree in Registered Nursing in 2011, Kenny started working at Riverside Miller Healthcare as a Registered Nurse, kickstarting an approximate 8-year career in nursing. Kenny is survived by his mother, Kathy Hines; his brother, John Hines; sister and law, Helen Hines;niece, Sienna Hines; and several cousins and many “brothers and sisters” who were like family to him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Leinen, and his father, Kenneth Schultz Jr. Visitation will be held at Cornerstone Church in Bourbonnais, IL on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 9:30am – 11:45am followed immediately by a memorial service officiated by Kenny’s brother, Pastor John Hines. After the service, burial and full military honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. All are welcomed to join. The family requests donations be made to the “Kankakee County Veterans Assistance Commission.” This organization helps to provide tools for positive life changes to veterans and their families. More information can be found at k3countyvac.com