s of Monroe; her mother, Judith Schakel of Newton; three brothers, Merlyn Schakel of Grinnell, Chad (Tammy) Schakel of Newton, and Chris (Christy) Schakel of Newton; two half-sisters, Stephanie Frick of Altoona and Julie (Doug) Bryce of Decorah; several nieces, nephews, and grand dogs. Preceding Tammy in death were her grandparents and her mother and father.