Service:
A celebration of life and graveside service is being
planned for the summer.
Obituary
Deborah Young Schmalshof, born 1949,
passed away on 12/29/2021 in Blairsville, GA. She
and her husband, John Schmalshof, of 27 1/2 years,
were central Illinois residents, until moving to GA
in 2004. They lived these last few years near
Hiawassee in N. Ga.
She and John avidly persued bus, rv and van
conversions. Deb was interested in photography and
writing and spent plenty of time designing and
sewing quilts, sheets/ pillowcases and misc other
items. She enjoyed giving away far more than she
ever sold.
She was the first born of Bruce and Gilberta Young,
of Atlanta, Illinois and appropriated step-daughter
of Donald Colaw, of Bloomington, Illinois, all
deceased.
With their blended family, Deb is survived by 3
children: Wheeler (Deanna) Schmalshof, Travis
(Jenny) Tackett and Misty (Marshall Geddert) Bell, 8
grands (Rachel, Hannah, Tanner, Hannah, Keaton, Ava,
Eli, Ana), 3 great grands, as well as 1 brother and
2 sisters. She was preceeded in death by a son,
Brent Schmalshof, and grandson, Jacob Bowersock.
Cremation has been accorded and burial will be at
Kingston Cemetery in Pike Co, Illinois. (The
headstone was built and set by John at a previous
time.)
A celebration of life and graveside service is being
planned for the summer.
Condolences to John, may be sent to
11 Knowles Ln., Hiawassee, GA. 30546 |
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