Raymond M. Hammack, 62, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:34 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on February 8, 1963 in Rushville, IL, the son of Dale and Doris (Harn) Hammack. Raymond married Tracey Peek on July 8, 2011 in Rushville, IL. She survives.
Also surviving is one daughter; Cady (and Kalli) Hammack of Seguin, TX, step-daughter; Sasha (and James) Backstein of Riverton, IL, step-son; Albert (and Shelby) Peek of Mechanicsburg, IL, twelve grandchildren, two brothers; Marvin (and Sue) Hammack of Browning, IL and David (and Juanita) Hammack of Astoria, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by one daughter; Stephanie Michele McCombs, his parents, grandson; Lucas Backstein, and brother, Tim Hollis.
He was the owner and operator of Best Rate Welding in Astoria.
Raymond enjoyed video poker, working on heavy machinery, playing cards and dice with his family, fabricating welding art, watching TV Shows and movies and listing to 70’s music.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
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