Alayne Joy Hammer, age 67, Of Warren, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on December 3, 2021, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital.

She was born on April 29, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Ralph and Barbara Beyer.  Alayne married Charles Hammer on January 25, 1978, and together, they raised six children.  She was an avid reader who enjoyed caring for her dogs, studying genealogy, but most of all loved spending time with her family.

Alayne is survived by her husband, Charles, of Warren, Illinois; her six children - Amy (Bob) Bell, of East Dubuque, Illinois, Dana (Mike) Dunivan of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, Mica (Amber) Hammer, of Winter Garden, Florida, Chaz (Melody) Hammer, of Stockton, Illinois, Carrie (James) Smith, of Rockford, Illinois, Scott (Kaylie) Hammer, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Hans (Lillian) Beyer and John (Sharon) Beyer, and sister Chris (Don) Long, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Butch Beyer, and sister, Barbara Bender.

Cremation rights to be accorded.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established in her name and may be mailed to 2162 Illinois Route 78 North  Stockton, IL 61085.