Mistica Josephine (DeRosso) Scholtz

Mistica Josephine (DeRosso) Scholtz of Indialantic, FL formerly of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family.

Mistica (Mickey) was born in Rockford, IL on November 1, 1934, daughter of Florian and Mary DeRosso. She married Ralph Duane Scholtz on September 2, 1961, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford, IL.

Mickey was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time with and cooking for her family. She was a member of the Venetian Club for 75 years and a past president of the Venetian Ladies’ Auxilliary. She was an avid quilter and gardener. She never passed up a chance to play cards, dominoes or bingo.

She is survived by her five children Theresa (Erwin) Levy, Ralph (Julie) Scholtz, Lorraine (Dave) Hahn, Barb (John) Fabiano and Steve (Jani) Scholtz; grandchildren Serek, Collin (Ally), Alex, Mason, Sarah (Jeff), Katie (David), Ethan (Abbi), Mary (Dawson), Bradley, Hannah and Sophia; great grandchildren Brooklyn and Micah; sisters Florence Bobert and Marie Barone; sister-in-law Nancy DeRosso and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by husband Duane; siblings Natale DeRosso, Frank DeRosso, Jack DeRosso and Anthony DeRosso.

Funeral mass at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St. Rockford, IL 61102 on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time).

Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. (Central Time).