The Excelsior Standard, June 21, 2024

Carolyn Schutte

Carolyn Schutte was born Sept. 19, 1964, in Edmond, Okla., and was raised in Pampa, Texas. She passed on June 7, 2024, after fighting a valiant battle to survive and recover as best she could from the severe brain injury she had sustained in 2011. Before that, she had loyally served her community in various roles as president of the local chamber of commerce, co-founding board member of the Good Samaritan Center, mayor, member of the city council and by participating in numerous charities. Considering public service to be a privilege and a duty, all reimbursements for such activities were donated to various charities.

She began as an accountant for various businesses and served as the Excelsior Springs public works director until she opened her own firm, Mortimer Accounting Services.

After brief moves to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Red River, New Mexico, she returned to her beloved Excelsior Springs to become a successful stockbroker and financial advisor with Edward Jones, winning multiple awards and recognitions for her outstanding achievements.

With her typical determination and good humor, she was still smiling and playful to the end. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, including her faithful and loving caregivers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dayton and Etta Wallace; and stepson, Charles “Chas” Schutte.

She is survived by her loving husband, James E. Schutte; son, Christopher Mortimer; sister, Brenda Wilkerson; niece, Mandie Wilkerson-McMahon (husband Bo); and stepsons, David James “DJ” Schutte and Patrick “Chase” Schutte.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests tax-deductible donations to the Carolyn Schutte Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership. The scholarship is awarded annually to the Excelsior Springs High School graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exhibits the leadership qualities Carolyn so famously embodied to all who knew her.

Check donations should be made out to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation; P.O. Box 505661; St. Louis, MO 63150-505661. Importantly, put SCHU21 on the memo line.

Funeral services will take place Monday, June 24, at Bross & Spidle Chapels, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs. Viewing will take place 10-11:30 a.m., with the funeral to follow at noon.