Dedra Ann Schulte

Dedra Ann Schulte, 64, of Keyesport, passed away surrounded by family in O'Fallon, IL on Monday, March 17, 2025. Dedra was born on October 24, 1960 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Jean, nee Decker, Deems. She married Jim Schulte November 23, 2005 in Carlyle and he survives in Keyesport. 

In addition to her husband of 19 years, she is survived by her sisters, Donna (Ray) King of Bowling Green, KY and Dianna (Boyd) Penrod of Lewisburg, KY; brothers, Don Houchens of Jamestown, KY and Dennis (Leanna) Houchens of Bowling Green, KY; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and her beloved dog, Bella.

Dedra was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Deems, her mother, Barbara Houchens Sledge, and her step-father, Glynn Houchens.

Dedra was raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky and spent the last 20 years residing in Breese, Carlyle, and Keyesport, Illinois. She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

A private memorial will be held at a later date.