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Tammy Carstens Obituary
Springfield, IL—Tammy L. Carstens, 58, of Springfield, died at 8:33 am Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born May 27, 1960 in Springfield to James R. and Maxine Beard Foster.
Survivors include three children Michelle (Darryll) Harlan of Fairmount; Tara (Nolan) Burkhart and Nicholas (Courtney) Richards both of Springfield; five grandchildren Darryll II & Kiera Harlan and Nolan II, Emma and Maxwell Burkhart; her two special sisters and best friends, Lorna (Joseph) Hill of Fort Myers, FL and Penny (John) McLaughlin of Springfield and her siblings, Cindy Foster of Springfield, Karen (Paul) Beall of Springfield and James Foster of MN and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Tammy worked for AT&T since November 8, 1999 and was a crossing guard for Southern View School District.
She loved to travel with her sister Lorna and enjoyed being a practical Joker, Reading, Movies and spending as much time as possible with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Visitation: 11 am – 1 pm, Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 1 pm, Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. Burial will follow at Pleasant Plains Cemetery.
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Rob Anning
December 23, 2018
Hi I worked with Tammy year's ago at St.Johns, she was a lot of fun to work with and her sister Karen. I am so soory for your loss. You are all in my thoughts
Molly Rothwell
December 23, 2018
Thoughts n prayers with tammys freinds n family was such fun person spent lots of time with tammy many years ago n ran into her few years ago we never skipped a beat rip tammy
Steve Cripe
December 23, 2018
My deepest sympathies.
Theresa Stumper-Wallace
December 23, 2018
Rest in Paradise Tammy Love & hugs Michelle, Tara & Nick
December 22, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family 0f Tammy
So sad to hear the news
Carol Aarup and family
December 21, 2018
The Kalb family is sorry to hear of Tammy's passing, we knew her from Southern View.
Ken Fults
December 21, 2018
So sorry to hear of Tammy's passing. It truly was a shock. I knew Tammy from working at AT&T.
Missy Cunningham
December 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
David Harris
December 20, 2018
I worked with tammy at Hazel DELL for AT&T so sorry and such a shock to hear of her passing
December 20, 2018
Foster Family, I am so sorry for your great loss of Tammy. Love and Hugs to you all, Gina Calandrino-Dickerson
Bobby, Jana, Wayne
December 20, 2018
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Kathy & Rick Allen
December 20, 2018
Kathy and I were so sorry to hear about Tammy passing. We were just talking to her this last Sunday afternoon at Walmart. We were talking about Christmas for the grandchildren. Such a shock to hear. Prayers for all the families
Kendra Hurley
December 20, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all of Tammy's family. Tammy and I spent a lot of time together during our hey day at Southeast. We went our separate ways and met back up at AT&T until I retired, but...we would bump into each other out eating. I am at a lost of words, so saddened. RIP my dear friend you will truly be missed.
Kendra Lauterbach Hurley
Carl Tega
December 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the entire family for the loss of such a sweet person.Tammy and I spent a good bit of time together in our teenage years. She was the kindest and most giving person that you could ever find.Thank you Tammy for all the treasured memories. Rest in peace.
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