Carlene “Tody” L. Courtois, age 99, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2024 at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Marcelline, IL, a daughter of George and Maude (Miller) Henze. Carlene married Kenneth “Dale” Courtois on January 6, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2020.

Carlene was a former member of Marcelline Christian Church and worked in dietary at the Illinois Veterans Home until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and being amongst the flowers and she liked to listen to St. Louis Cardinals Baseball games while she worked. Occasionally, in her younger years, Carlene enjoyed drinking a cold beer and whiskey.

Carlene is survived by her daughter, Cherrie Blanchett; 3 grandsons, Mark (Kathy) Blanchett; Max (Kristen) Blanchett of Ursa and Eddie (Jennifer) Blanchett of Quincy. 3 Great-grandchildren, Kassondra Calfee; Jared (Abby) Blanchett; and Colin (Destinie) Blanchett; 7 great-great grandchildren, Ayden Calfee; Colten Calfee; Max and Waylon Blanchett; Brayson Calfree; Stetson and Forrie Blanchett.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law Roamaine Blanchett; 2 brothers, Henry (Emma) Henze and Roy (Delores) Henze; Sister, Helen (Bill) Edmondson; 2 nephews, Norman (Marilyn) Henze and Charlie Edmondson; 2 nieces, Sandra Durst and Phyllis (Jerry) Brown; and a great-grandson-in-law, Dillon Calfree.

The family would like to thank the Hospice nurses, Matt, Joanie and Maggie for their tender care of Carlene.

Per her wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.