Cecilia Middendorf
Cecilia Middendorf, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 5, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 1, 1932 in Quincy, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Kemner) Schulte. She married Neal Middendorf on October 25, 1958. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2008. Cecilia was a bus driver for Quincy Public Schools and later Quincy University.
Cecilia was a devoted and active member of St. Francis Catholic Church and was a member of the Secular Franciscans. She also loved crafts, especially making angels and crocheting.
She is survived by:
CHILDREN: Chris Middendorf, Brian Middendorf, Kevin Middendorf (Chrissy), Mike Middendorf (Mary Frances), and Patrick Middendorf (Christine).
GRANDCHILDREN: Josh Middendorf (Shanen), Shawn Middendorf, Kelly Dyer (Jon Hoener), Sammie Proske (Nick), Cara Riley (Mike Woodward), Kelly Spencer (Chris), Tyler Fowler (Meagan Watson). Sister Mary Chiara C.K., Maria Middendorf, Max Middendorf (Ashton Oestrich), Gianna Middendorf, John Paul Middendorf, Margaret Middendorf, Damien Middendorf, Madeleine Middendorf, Dominic Middendorf, and Henry Middendorf.
A SISTER: Terry Duesterhaus
Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and all of her other siblings.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Inurnment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I’m the girl that Aunt Celie wanted and then I was spoiled and Loved, by my Aunt Celie 😇 I truly believe that she was “SPECIAL “ because she did so many good things for St.Francis . As a former student of St. Francis , she knew Everything that was going on at the Church.
I remember when I visited with her one summer , she was working on her Angels 😇! In fact I remember Jerry who was her a lawyer and confidant, my Mom ( Sylvia) said that your Aunts
Angels are everywhere.! I believe that she was an inspiration to others and she Always had a SPECIAL Influence on other people in the community.
Aunt Celie was my favorite Aunt !
She always was doting on me and I baby-sitting for her and Uncle Neal .
They always went to The South Side club. I was always real early so I could watch her get ready!🧚🏻
I have no doubt that My mom and my other mom are watching us right now and I can see them constantly talking to each other! ❤️❤️
Mom will be missed by many but her passing on to heaven is a joyful occasion. Known for her ribbon angels allover town she definitely was the angel lady speaking love and joy all over town.
Really loved Celie! Xoxo