Tammy Schackmann (Cade)
Aug 9, 1971 - Jul 25, 2024August 9, 1971 - July 25, 2024
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Tammy Schackmann (Cade)
Aug 9, 1971 - Jul 25, 2024August 9, 1971 - July 25, 2024
Place of birth
Pana, IL
Most recently lived in
Ramsey, IL
Tammy's favorite hobbies
Read, draw, and on occasion sing.
Tammy's favorite foods
Spaghetti with Marinara, No Bake Cookies, Tomatoes with Onions
Favorite bands and musical artists
Led Zeppelin, Rush, Classic Rock in general.
Tammy's superpower
She was always so giving. Giving of her time, her love, her blood. If a friend needed help, she'd find a way.
Tammy loved nothing more than
Spending time with her husband, children, and dog.
Favorite place in the world
Home with Family
Favorite movies
The Lord of The Rings, Rocky, Gone with The Wind
Favorite sports
Hockey (Blues and Penguins) & Baseball (Cardinals)
Name of Tammy's parents
Thomas Cade & Barbra Cade
Name of Tammy's children
• Deveraux Spencer (married to Dylan Spencer) • Constance Donaldson (married to Nick Donaldson) • Cade Schackmann • Kona (Dog)
Tammy's profession(s)
Despite being a stay-at-home mom for 20+ years, she devoted the last few to substitute teaching for Ramsey Community Schools.
Name of college attended
Lakeland College (Mattoon, Illinois)
Obituary
Tammy J. Schackmann (Cade)
Tammy, age 52, of Ramsey, passed away peacefully after an intense battle with Aplha-1 Liver Disease. She was born on August 9, 1971 in Pana to Tom and Barb Cade.
Tammy was a beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend. She was known for her generosity, sense of humor, and perservering personality. She was an active member of the community and consistantly donated blood and plasma whenever she could. Even in death she continues to give, despite not being able to donate her organs, she was able to donate tissue as a final act. She was passionate about everything she did, from watching hockey and teaching to walking the dog and crossword puzzels.
She is survived by Kevin Schackmann (Husband), Deveraux Spencer (Daughter, Married to Dylan Spencer), Constance Donaldson (Daughter, Married to Nicholas Donaldson), Cade Schackmann, Barbra Cade (Mother), and Kona (Family Dog). She is preceded in death by Thomas Cade (Father) and Jan Cade (Sister).
A celebration of life will be held at the First Babtist Church of Ramsey on August 3rd, starting at 2pm and going till 5pm. There will be finger foods and drinks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for medical and final expenses.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Louis University Hospital for their continuous support and care over the past couple months.
Tammy Schackmann will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Past ceremonies
Celebration of Life
It will be from 2pm to 5pm with an open share time starting at 4pm. There will be finger foods and drinks avaliable.
Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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Born on August 9, 1971
Pana, IL
Passed away on July 25, 2024
Ramsey, IL