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Julie Calkins Obituary
Julie Noel Calkins, 51, from Cary, Illinois, died on June 22, 2021 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Julie was a bright shining light that burned out far too quickly and she will forever be missed by her family and friends. Among her many great qualities, Julie had a sparkling sense of humor and the ability to make everyone feel like a lifelong friend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary McHugh, and is survived by her daughter, Hailey Calkins, her father, Richard Calkins, her stepmother, Marcy Calkins, her siblings, Dan (Diane) Calkins, Laura (Michael) Shannon, and Erin Rudsinski and her niece and nephew, Danielle and Bradley Calkins.
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Cello & Paul Nadler
June 20, 2025
Four years have gone since Julie left the planet, and surely her memory lives on and burns brightly for all who knew and loved her
Tina
June 19, 2025
I think about Julie and her family frequently and the good times we shared. I will never forget her.
wayne v winkelman
June 19, 2025
Losing a child is one of life's hardest moments. Know that her infectious smile and personality are remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ronald Gann
January 24, 2025
Love and miss my dear friend .I've got her little CoCo dog and her other dog.has gone to Texas to a friend that gave Cash her other dog to Julie.I miss her every day.of course I've got little CoCo to remind me.
Ronald Gann
January 10, 2025
Was my dear friend
Cello and Paul Nadler
June 19, 2022
Anniversaries are so hard, especially the first one. We send you our love and deep sympathy as you commemorate the passing one year ago of your adored Julie. May her memory continue to be a blessing to you all. Cello and Paul Nadler
Lydia Schintgen
July 21, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. May her contagious smile hold memories close to your
Tammy Rochford Olson
July 4, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Julie very fondly. My prayers are with you.
Wendy Stutts
July 2, 2021
I am sorry for ur families loss
John Sattelmaier
July 1, 2021
We had so many laughs and fun times when she was at work in Cary. Always a smile and a wonderful sense of humor.
May God be with her daughter and family.My she rest in the love of the Creator.
Chuck & Kathy Yerke
July 1, 2021
Dick & Marcy & families we are so sorry. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Cello Bennett Nadler
June 30, 2021
Dear Dick and Marcy and Family, Just looking at Julie's lovely smiling face makes it clear how big the hole must be in all of your lives. Even though she left this world far too soon from our perspective, we can be sure the stars will shine a bit brighter with her in heaven. May her memory be a blessing to all of you always. Sending deepest condolences from Paul and me, Cello
Maria Cooper (Dodaro)
June 30, 2021
My sympathies to her entire family- I´m quite sure Jules is protesting this on the other side- her life spirit is strong, always was and will be. This is a complete shock to read. She will go on bright, shiny, and full of laughter while we all get a bit dimmer left behind. I´m so happy my memory of her is her smile and jovial nature. Till we see each other again my friend...keep singing
Mary Mahoney Crose
June 28, 2021
I´m so very sorry for your tremendous loss, Dick, Danny and Laura. I know she was welcomed in the living arms of Rose and Rosemary.
John & Barb Van Horn
June 28, 2021
Our thoughts are with you. We traveled the same road years ago.
Nancy McKenna
June 28, 2021
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Mr Calkins, Marcy and family.
I remember meeting sweet Julie many years ago. Pat and I send you our thought and hugs... so very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.
Tina
June 27, 2021
I will continue to think about you Julie. You´re always remembered by me. Good times past. Love you always my dear friend.
Roger CG class of '72
June 27, 2021
My condolences to Mr. Calkins who once pointed out the northern lights to a bus load of freshman football players on the way home after a game. May your heart be at peace, coach.
Jackie Bellew
June 26, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Julie and I worked together and we soon became the best of friends during her time here in Tennessee. She will be dearly missed.
GLENN JANUSZ
June 26, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary and Roger Jantz
June 26, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss way to soon. So many memories from when we were neighbors.
Wayne and Sharon
June 25, 2021
We send our love and prayers to Dick, Marcy, Hailey, and Julie´s entire family for her loss. May your memories make you smile and dry your tears!
Lonni O.
June 25, 2021
My condolences, very sad for family and friends. Tree planting is so fitting to honor Julie's life.
BARBARA BRUNSCHON
June 25, 2021
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SO YOUNG AND VERY
PRETTY.
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