Jullie Schmidlin-Cripe

Jullie Schmidlin-Cripe, 17, of West Union, IL, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2023, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born on July 5, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV, and grew up in the Edwardsburg/Constantine area in Michigan. While living in Michigan, she attended the Pathfinder Educational Center in Centreville and the Blossomland Learning Center in Berrien Springs. It was evident to all who knew Jullie that sports played a pivotal role in her life, to the point that she took part in the Michigan Special Olympics! Through this event, she was able to show off her bowling, swimming, and running skills and was especially proud to play on the basketball team. Those in attendance could speak to her love of the National Anthem, as she would not only stand and salute at its rendering but would also sing it out, loud and proud, for all to hear!

In short, Jullie was a ray of sunshine. She took every day in stride and wrung out every drop of life's goodness. Time spent with family was especially precious to her. Whether they were together at home, glued to the television, hoping for a Joey Logano NASCAR victory, or outside, taking in the beauty of nature atop a motorcycle, it was never a wasted moment, so long as it was shared. As we reflect on the times we shared with this pure, Godly soul, we know her spirit will continue to inspire us to live well, in her honor and by her memory.

She is survived by her mom & dad, Jennifer & Troy Cripe (West Union, IL); by her siblings, Zowie Schmidlin, Cheyenne Schmidlin, Thaila Schmidlin, and Eli Cripe; by her grandparents, Papa Ernie & Grandma Diann and Papa Cliff & Grandma Jo; by her great-grandparents, Grandpa Cripe, Grandma GG, and Grandma Hazel; by her aunts & uncles, Uncle Travis & Aunt Jackie, Uncle Matt & Aunt Sharon, Uncle Ben & Aunt Cindy, Uncle Joe & Aunt Tammy, Aunt Heidi, Uncle Corey & Aunt Jenny, and many more beloved aunts & uncles; by her dear dogs, Peanut, Charlie, and Kuna; as well as many, many cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa Bobby and Papa Erdos.

Jullie is to be cremated, and the Prust-Hosch Funeral Home in West Union is in charge of these arrangements. Her family will conduct a celebration of her life at her home on July 4th. The "red carpet" will be rolled out at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to " Special Olympics Illinois ", in honor of the many precious memories she made at these events.