Alice Wear
Alice M. Wear, age 98, of 1334 North 12th, died on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in her home. She was born on July 9, 1917 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Otto & Emma (Kollmeyer) Kreigshauser. Alice was a graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1935. Alice married Clarence ‘Jim’ Wear on October 4, 1941. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2005.
She was active in St. John Catholic Church and School. She served as the President of St. John’s PTA and the Altar Society. She was a charter member of the ABWA and it’s first president. Alice was a former member of the Elks, St. Mary’s Hospital Guild and worked in the Blessing Hospital as a volunteer cashier in the Tea Room. Alice was a secretary for 3 1/2 years for St. John’s Parish Council. Alice volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 13 1/2 years and also drove people to Iowa City and Springfield, IL for office visits. She was a former member of Westview Golf Course. Alice attended many educational classes in history at Quincy College. She loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs.
Alice worked in the Moorman Manufacturing Office until she quit upon her marriage to Clarence. When her two boys were in school she went back to work at the Adams County Treasurer’s Office. She took a civil service examination and worked in the Office of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation known as DVR. Alice went back to Gem City Business College to brush up on shorthand and became a secretary to a counselor for the blind. After retiring from DVR and her husband Clarence from the police force, they travelled extensively.
Alice is survived by:
ONE SON: Ronald K. Wear and his wife Wilma of Taylor, MO
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Michael Wear and his wife Kathy ; Jennifer Benton and her husband Rigoberto Vazquez; and James D. Wear.
FOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Lauryn Paige Wear, Kali Thompson and her husband Luther; Fabiana Vazquez and Alex Vazquez.
TWO GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Mila and Liam Thompson
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, Alice was also preceded in death by a son: Stanley Wear and a sister: Rita Kemper.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4-6 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice or to St. Francis Catholic Church.
Came across Mrs. Wear’s obit on Duker’s web site. My parents lived at 1300 Sycamore. My Mother still lives there. I want to say to family that I am sad to hear of your loss. I ran around with Barb Langan as well, and we played in the neighborhood – and both Jim and Alilce were just the sweetest people… coming from a child who ran the neighborhood. I have never forgotten how nice they were. I am sure you have great memories!!!
Alice was a truly a wonderful Lady. It was a privilege to have known her.
I was sorry to learn that Ron had lost his mother. She had lived a very long and productive life. I know her family will miss her, bit she no doubt rejoins her husband and son.