Walter "Wally" Schultz, founder and CEO of Eran Media Inc., publisher of Metal Marketplace, passed away suddenly on Feb. 20. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, and children, Eric (16) and Elizabeth (14).

Wally graduated from Rockford Boylan High School in 1975, and received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Loyola University in 1979. He was most proud of his children's accomplishments, never missing a chance to watch Andrea's soccer games or Eric's drum performances. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. There will also be a visitation on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until time of mass, 10 a.m., at Holy Cross Church in Deerfield, Ill. Interment private. For information or directions, contact the funeral home at 847.831.4260; visit www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Highland Park High School Band or Booster Club, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035.