LaVerda Jeanne Schulze, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

LaVerda was born June 23, 1940, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Alexander and Hilda (Leffler) Wunsch.

She was united in marriage to Lonnie Lee Schulze on April 3, 1972, in Fort Collins, Colorado. They spent many happy years together before his passing in 2016.

LaVerda’s greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother—roles she cherished above all else. She treasured time spent with her family and grandchildren and expressed her love freely and generously. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and welcoming any animal in need into her care. Her compassion extended to everyone and everything she encountered.

Survivors include her children: Kenda Bultman (Nathan), Kevin Caylor (Lisanne), Ivan Caylor (Pam), Kris Caylor (Linda), Loni Schulze (Reginald), Lori McCourtney (Doug), Dorothy Rasmussen (Travis), and Clint Schulze (Monica); her sister, Alecia Mein; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lonnie; and her brothers, Donald Wunsch, Garrison Wunsch, and Steven Wunsch.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery in Falun, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.carlsonfh.net or via Facebook.