Tammy Ladick Obituary (2024) - Bloomington, Illinois

Tammy Suzanne Ladick October 16, 1963 – April 14, 2024 Our dear loved one passed unexpectantly at home Sunday, April 14, 2024. Tammy was the youngest of three girls to her parents Glo and Bill. She was a lover at heart and her favorite saying as a little kid was that “she loved all bodies.” From a young age, Tammy thrived on serving others especially at the dinner table. She reminisced in last year’s family Christmas letter, about the childhood gift from Santa stuck in the chimney. Upon retrieving the gift, she found a box of kid size China plates, musing that even from a young age, she was destined for the restaurant business. She worked in all kinds of restaurants and became General Manager of Olive Garden in Bloomington for many years. She was more than a boss and looked out for the personal needs of her staff. At times, she cooked breakfast for her crew before the restaurant opened. She worked at Medici in her last years, and told us that going to work was not a job, but something she enjoyed tremendously. Tammy was dedicated to her family, especially her grandmother Juanita, and her parents. She spent many hours driving to her hometown in Peoria to help with shopping, cleaning, and companionship. She was a dependable and reliable helpmate. Before and during the estate sale of her parent’s home, she drove the hour- long commute, on multiple days, to sort, organize, price and run the sale. She became indispensable with providing care and support to her parents during their last years. She married the love of her life, Brant, in 2008. Together they shared a love of entertaining and hosting parties. One holiday, where they joined forces, was Halloween night. Tammy regaled over the 200 plus trick or treaters that came to ooh and awe at the outrageous outdoor scary decorations hand crafted by Brant. Tammy was a dedicated cook and hostess. She knew about cooking expensive cuts of meat and sharing special holiday meals. She was her happiest in her own kitchen. She would share her culinary tips and secrets generously. Speaking of secrets, she was a trusted confidante to her friends and family. She knew how to listen and keep things quiet. She attended Southern Illinois University and cherished her relationships with her girlfriends she met while living in the dorms. In the last few years, she made time for her SIU girlfriends for special vacation weekends to Wisconsin, Chicago and Michigan. In the last few years, Tammy’s life was not easy. She experienced chronic illness with a few mishaps here and there. Always one with a flair for personal style, she had two left wrist braces: one reserved for everyday use and one for dressy occasions. Tammy was never one to complain and you never really knew if she was having a bad day. She was the most positive and joyful person to be around. Her cards and letters and Facebook posts were uplifting and spreading cheer in her wake whenever you were blessed to be close to her. She was very funny and always willing to share an easy laugh. Her absence and sudden departure hurts us so much. We never had a chance to say goodbye. Know, Tammy, that you were cherished and loved by so many. You have left many broken hearts behind, something that you would never have intended. She had a strong faith in God and knew he was in charge. She is with our Lord, working her crosswords, and serving him something to eat, for sure. She is survived by her husband, Brant Ladick of Bloomington, IL, sisters Trudy K. Corbett of San Clemente, CA and Toni Lais (Doug) of Sioux Falls, SD , Debbie (Fred) Schulz-Peters of Carrollton, TX; nieces Somer E. Corbett of Kalamazoo, MI and Alexa L. Corbett of Escondido, CA and special brother-in-law Kirk Ladick of Bloomington, IL and many cousins and cherished cat Ozzie. She was preceded in death by her parents Gloria and William Stoda of Peoria, IL and nephew Andrew Corbett of San Clemente, CA. The family will receive friends friends 11:00 AM -12 Noon at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. A celebration of life service will be 12 Noon Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Jason Collins will be officiating. A gathering of family & friends will be 1:00 PM-3:00 PM , Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Medici Restaurant 120 N. St. Normal, IL.