Tammy Calfee
Tammy Calfee, 60, of Loraine Il. died in her home after a long battle with cancer. It ended peacefully on April 11, 2020, at 1:28 a.m. while holding the hand of her youngest son Denton. Tammy was born on Nov. 21, 1959, in Carthage Il, a daughter of Richard and Florette (Staff) Dobbs. Tammy married Ron Calfee on Nov. 20, 1982, in the Loraine Christian Church. She attended Unity High School in Mendon Il. She worked in sales and was always at the top of her class, winning many vacations for her family. Tammy will be remembered for many things, She was always there to give advice or a helping hand to anyone. She had a heart of gold and a laugh that would always make you smile. She enjoyed live music, wine with the girls, horses, and her dog Rowdy, but most of all her family. She served as a board member on the Lee County (Iowa) Boxing Club where her sons boxed. She never missed any of her kids events.
Survivors include her two sons Dillon and Denton Calfee, three Grandchildren Colton and Ayden Calfee and Kyra Calfee, and one brother John Dobbs. She was preceded in death by her husband Ron Calfee, her parents Richard and Florette Dobbs and father-in-law Richard Calfee.
Due to covid-19 there will be no formal services. A private family service is planned.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
To the entire Calfee family, Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Tammy was a sincere and very kind and gracious person!
Ray and I were saddened to hear of her passing but know we will see her again when we get to heaven too Our Prayers and thought with you and your families at this time
Rob and I thought the world of Tammy, as Rob and her were good friends, back in HS, & she was best friends with my sisters, and she was like an older sister to me through out the years. We loved her. We both send our sincere sympathies to Dillion, Denton and the rest of the family. We pray Gods love draws you near to Him like this pain is intended to do. God bless you all.
Until we meet again, dear friend. I’ll never forget you!
Sorry 2 hear this. Our condolences go out to all of the family. R.I.P. Tammy. Fly high my friend.
So very sorry for your loss. We picked her up for church and youth group when I was a kid. She always had a smile and a laugh.
So sorry for your family’s loss
Dillon, Denton and family,
Megan and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a blessing and so friendly when we moved to Loraine and didn’t know anyone. We couldn’t have asked for a friendlier neighbor. She will be truly missed.
With much love,
The Stinnetts
Fly high Tammy. You will be missed!