Isabelle Schultz (nee Balk), peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 100.

Isabelle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who treasured her family above all else. A proud and observant Jew, she upheld the traditions of her faith, keeping kosher throughout her life. Her greatest joy came from bringing people together for dinner parties and holidays, serving her famous classic Jewish recipes passed down from her mother, which are still celebrated by family and friends.

At just 19 years old, Isabelle married the love of her life, the late Abraham Schultz. Together, they built a beautiful family, which she nurtured with endless love and care throughout their life together. In addition to her cooking skills, Isabelle had a passion for gardening. She cultivated vibrant flowers and vegetables that became the envy of her neighborhood. In the summers, neighbors would often stop by to admire and photograph her stunning gardens. She also had that special “magic” with indoor plants—her Christmas Cactuses, Orchids, and African Violets were always in full bloom and a topic of conversation for anyone who visited. Whether through her delicious meals or her thriving plants, Isabelle created a warm and inviting home that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

Isabelle was the dear mother of Dan Schultz, Steve Schultz, and Susan (Jeff) Gitt. She was a cherished grandmother to Brian (Kirsten), David, Rebecca (Zach) Berg, Jacob (Rachel), Mick (Jessica), Alexandra (Kevin) Kalwerisky, and Whitney (Kelyn) Guthrie, and a proud great-grandmother to Adam, Josh, Zoe, Zane, Leo, Oliver, Spencer, Harlow, Gemma, and Simon. She was also a loving sister to Marian and a treasured friend to many.

Isabelle was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Rose Balk; her dear sister, Ann Baum (late Irvin); her brother, Joseph Balk (late Ruth); and her brother-in-law, Irv Zeid.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday August 23rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Botanical Garden. For more information, please visit bergermemorialchapel.com. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE.