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Leola Schackman Obituary
Leola, daughter of the late Frank Klenke and wife Anna, nee Fees, was born March 3, 1916, in Union. Leola received her schooling in Union. She worked as a nanny for two families for 18 years. Leola was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Schackman Feb. 3, 1951, at St. Roch's^Church, St. Louis. They made their home in Wellston, and in 1959 moved to University City. She was a member of Christ the King Church in University City. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the piano and sewing.
Leola is survived by one son, Steve Schackman and significant other Beth Goyer, University City; one daughter, Roseann Schackman and significant other John Daughaday, Eolia; one sister-in-law, Celeste Klenke, Union; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Gilbert Klenke, Robert Klenke and Richard Klenke; and four sisters, Helen Webb, Wilma Huvendick, Anita Straatmann and Marcella Bolzenius.
A funeral Mass was held Monday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Union, with the Rev. Joseph Post officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.
The Schackman family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union.
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John Andrew
August 6, 2016
Dear Steve and Roseann,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Leola. On my visit to St Louis in 1989 I well remember her gentle spirit and joy of life, and her pride in her son and daughter. Also her pleasure in playing me some old tunes on her autoharp.
To reach the grand age of 100 is a tribute not just to her but also the love and care of her family.
Leola is still in love and care, living on in our hearts.
With love,
John
Michael & Randy
August 5, 2016
Dear Roseann and Steve,
Our most sincere condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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