Leroy Schackmann Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leroy Schackmann (Newton, Illinois), born in Olney, Illinois, who passed away on October 20, 2019 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Christine "Christy" (Holkenbrink); his children, Travis Schackmann (Chelsey) of Hazel Dell, Illinois, Jessica Beals (Adam) of Jewett and Andrea Miller (Brett) of Toledo; his grandchildren, Hannah, Haley, Hunter Schackmann, Audrey, Nathan, Emily Beals and Vivian Miller; his mother Eunice Schackmann of Newton, Illinois; his siblings, Gerald (Diane) of Newton, Illinois., Keith (Sandra) of Newton, Illinois., Dave (Debra) of Newton, Illinois., Dan (Theresa) of Newton, Illinois., Mike (Annette) of Newton, Illinois., Mary McDonald of Newton, Illinois, Sue Thoele (Tony) of Dieterich, Illinois, Eileen Doss (Michael) of Pensacola and Janice Dougherty (Andrew) of Effingham, Illinois.; his siblings-in-law, Carol Hakman (Jim), Ellie Niemerg (Gene), Jo Bierman (Mike), Tess Goeckner (Alan), Frank Holkenbrink (Julie) and Henry Holkenbrink (Pat); his father Joe Schackmann; his sister Irene; his parents-in-law, Henry and Dorothy Holkenbrink; and his niece Julie Schackmann. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In loving memory of LeRoy, memorials may be given to St. Thomas School or HSHS St. Anthony Hospice.
