Tamara D. Schaidle
December 11, 1964 — March 20, 2023
Peoria
Tamara Dawn Schaidle, 58, of Peoria Illinois, died on March 20th 2023 in Peoria. She was a Peoria area native and married James Schaidle of Peoria, on June 10 1989 in La Salle. Tamara is survived by her husband, James, her children Shannon (James) Abernathie of Groveland IL, Nick (Nikki) Schaidle of Grand Island FL, her beloved grandchildren Ciara & Jadin Abernathie, and her Uncle/Aunt Larry (Victoria) Heren. She was also preceded in death by her cousin Christopher Heren.
In life she enjoyed spending time sharing her love of storytelling and music with her 2 granddaughters and celebrating their achievements as they grew. Her interests include nature, music, and teaching, but one of her proudest achievements was working on the board of the Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria and the time she spent assisting in the development, design & unveiling of The Dan Fogelberg Memorial at Riverfront Park in Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family remembrance will be held in her honor. Memorials can be made to The Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria, and cards can be sent and condolences left at illinicremation.com.
May your love be there to guide us, may it always keep us strong, may we walk within your footsteps, As you lead us ever on. ~Dan Fogelberg
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