Donald Felix McCaughey
Donald Felix McCaughey age 88, of Quincy died in his home Friday, December 15, 2023.
Don was born October 2, 1935 at St. Mary Hospital in Quincy, IL a son of Felix Anthony McCaughey and Mary Lucille (Moller) McCaughey. He married Kathleen “Kay” (Steinkamp) Johannes on December 30, 1983, in St. Dominic Catholic Church and she survives.
Don graduated from St. Boniface Grade School and was a 1953 Graduate of Notre Dame High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 he was stationed in Germany in the 593rd Artillery Unit. He received an Army of Occupation Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and commendation as a Sharpshooter (M-1 1Rifle).
Don was employed at Gardner Denver in the Pattern Shop for 44 years prior to his retirement.
Don was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus where he was a Third Degree Knight. He was a devoted husband to his wife Kay and to his 10 children and spouses and numerous grandchildren. He loved all of them and attending their sporting events and activities. He regularly attended events at Quincy Notre Dame, it was one of his favorite things to do.
In addition to his wife Kay, survivors include their children:
Tamara Woods of New Berlin, IL; Therese (Greg) Leonard of Washington, IL; Toni (Bill) Hawley of Warrensburg, IL; Michael (Patty) McCaughey of Quincy; Daniel (Gina) McCaughey of Baton Rouge, LA; Mary (Greg) Kahrs of Wichita, KS; John (Kim) Johannes of Quincy; Michael (Heather) Johannes of Springfield, IL; Gregory (Jill) Johannes also of Springfield; and Stacey (Dave) Oakes of Wentzville, MO.
Grandchildren: Melinda Quinlan; Eric Bunte; Lori (Taften) Kuhl; Kyle (Elizabeth) Leonard; Kristin Leonard; Amanda (Adam) Sommer; Wilbert Hawley; Luke Hawley; Emily (James) Leffew; Abby Dreyer; Brady Dreyer; Ashley McCaughey; Joseph McCaughey; Laiton (Kate) McCaughey; Logan (Lauren) McCaughey; Lane McCaughey; Ladd McCaughey; Jordan (Missy) Kahrs; John-Michael (Cambell) Kahrs; Katherine (Roy) Lothman; Caroline Kahrs; Mitchell (Jenna) Johannes; Nicholas Johannes; Matthew Johannes; Kailey Johannes; Madison Johannes; Andrew Johannes; Tyler Johannes; Austin Johannes; Colin Johannes; Lauren Johannes; Jack Johannes; Nolan Oakes and Beckett Oakes. 27 Great-Grandchildren; a brother, James (Barb) McCaughey of Davenport, IA; a sister-in-law Carol Sheller of Phoenix, AZ. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Garlene (Fisher) McCaughey; a brother Thomas McCaughey and a sister Mary Dianne Schlueter.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Chrisitan Burial at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Don & Kay McCaughey Scholarship at Quincy Notre Dame. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Rest in Peace, Uncle Don.
Kay, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Kay and family. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him at O’Shea’s on Tuesday morning. My prayers are with you and your family.
We will all miss you Uncle Don! I always loved your smile. Go IRISH!
Mike, Patty and family, Cheryl and I are very sorry for your loss.
Mike and family – always tough to lose Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May he rest in peace. Always remember the good times over the years. Your .Dad was a special person and one of the good guys!
Tami – Your Dad was a wonderful man and a blessing to know. I have many fond memories of times Larry and I spent with your family.
Please know that you are all in my heart 💜 Love, hugs and prayers. 🙏 Maude
Kay, so sorry to hear of your loss but Don will be forever in his eternal reward in heaven. Hope to see you at the funeral.
so so sorry hugs and prayers to all.
Rest in peace, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I can vividly remember seeing Don at so many QND events. He loved his children, grandchildren, and extended family so very much. He was truly an “Angel on Earth” for so many. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead, and that HE will fill your souls with all the great memories that you created, and shared, with Don. God Bless.
Toni, Bill and entire McCaughey family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace. Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman
Don was a very good man and a wonderful father and grandfather! My prayers are for Kay and the whole family for strength, courage and the Lord’s peace to comfort them in this sad time.
Tammy so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.