DeLynna “Dee” K. Schilz

DeLynna Kay (Leitner) Schilz,

July 6, 1978 - April 30, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. - DeLynna Kay (Leitner) Schilz, age 45, of McCook, Neb. passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb.

Dee was born July 6, 1978 in McCook to parents Dennis and Linda (Long) Leitner. She was one of three children born to this union. Dee graduated from Central High School in Park Hill, MO with the Class of 1996. Dee attended Missouri College in St Louis, MO. After graduation, Dee traveled to Nebraska to spend time with her grandparents, and she decided to stay. Shortly after, Dee met the love of her life, Josh Schilz.

On Aug. 18, 2001, Dee married Josh Schilz in McCook. After ten years of waiting, a miracle came along. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Karley Jo. She was the focus of their lives.

Dee loved spending time with family at the lake camping, boating, and trail riding off-road razers with Josh, Karley and friends. Dee also loved her dogs, Roxy and Scooter.

Dee was preceded in death by her grandparents, Barrnett (Lola) Leitner and Wendell (Violet) Long.

Those left to celebrate her life include her husband, Josh Schilz and daughter, Karley, of McCook, Neb.; parents, Dennis (Linda) Leitner of North Platte, Neb.; brother, Matthew Leitner of Springfield, MO; sister, Andrea (Shawn) Glenn of Willard, MO; in-laws, Joe (Pam) Schilz of McCook, Neb.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob (Suree) Schilz of Milford, Neb., Zack (Kaylee) Schilz of McCook, Neb and Jeromy Schilz of McCook Neb.; nieces and nephews, Brooklyn, Sydney, Cheyenne, Madison and Michael Leitner, Amberlynn, Bentley and Kylie Glenn, and Noah, Hannah, Ella and Elijah Schilz; and a large number of other family members and cherished friends.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Dee’s name to be designated at a later date and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Schilz Family, POB 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Assembly of God Church, McCook, with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating.

Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.