Julie Schoelzel

Julie A. Schoelzel, age 67, formerly of Colby, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6,2026, at her home in Merrillan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Rev. Donald Bruce will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Julie was born on March 8,1958, the daughter of Darnell and Janice (Gaetz) Schoelzel in Colby. She graduated from Colby High School. Julie worked at the Clark County Jail and Occupational Development Center.

Julie enjoyed making jewelry and sharing with her family. She also liked to go fishing. Julie especially loved children and especially her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews.

Julie is survived by her mother, Janice; her brother, Duane (Rhonda) Schoelzel of Marathon; six nieces and nephews: Shannon (Brady) Salter, Ryan Schoelzel, Brooke (Ray) Krause, Britny (Riley) Knack, Stephanie (Adam) Lemmer and Shayne (Emily) Schoelzel; nine great-nieces and greatnephews: Trey, Brynleigh, Moutrie, Bode, Charles, Thaddeus, Oliver, Milton and Mason. She is further survived by two Aunts: Carol (Dennis) Kuehling of Unity and Sandy Hudak of Marshfield; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Darnell; two brothers, David and Donald “Shorty” Schoelzel; many Aunts and Uncles.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Beth Bryan and her family for the compassionate care Julie received these past few years and all of her caretakers that took great care of her over the years.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.