Edith Elizabeth “Betty” Klingele
Edith Elizabeth “Betty” Klingele, age 106, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1919, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Lawrence and Matilda (Dunker) Terwelp. Betty graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School. She married Eugene John Klingele on February 12, 1944. He preceded her in death.
Betty was a nurturing homemaker and stayed home with her children until they were grown. Following this, she worked at the Quincy Public Library. Betty was strong in her faith and a dedicated member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. She was a member of many groups within the parish, including the Third Order, funeral choir, Curisllo, and making rosaries with the Ladies of St. Francis. Betty will be remembered for her positive attitude and sense of humor that garnered her many friends. Her playfulness was especially displayed when she would recite limericks/rhymes which she memorized and repeated often. Above all, Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Betty is survived by her children: Ann (Paul) Moore, David Klingele, Gary (Kathryn) Klingele, Jane (Dave) Clarke, Mary Beth (Dan) Durst, and Jeanette “Missy” (Jeff) Schell
Grandchildren: Christine (Charles) Koehler, Jane (Michael) Reardon, and Michael Moore; Sarah (Mike) Hull and Mary Jane (Clint Hamlin) Klingele; Katie Moore, Dan Clarke, John (Morgan) Clarke, and Lauren (Thomas) Williams; Kelly (Nathan) Terwelp, Karen (Aaron) Weiman, and Tyler (Allie) Durst; Megan (Jeremy) Hudson, Jacob (Gina) Schell and Matthew (Miranda) Schell. Betty is also survived by 40 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her loving husband, Betty was preceded in death by a son: John Klingele, who died in infancy; and siblings: Virginia Deters, Madeline Terwelp, Jeanette “Sister Lucy” Terwelp, Bob Terwelp, Marilyn Kircher, Ruth Hoebing and Gerry Stark.
Betty’s family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Casita Catherine Assisted Living, Good Samaritan Home, Blessing Hospital and Blessing Palliative Care for their kindness and exceptional care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family would like memorial donations to go to St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.
I worked at casita kathrine when betty celebrated her 100th bday she was one of the nicest funnest woman that I had the pleasure of knowing you never knew what she was going to say or do next lol she will be missed sending huge hugs and prayers to the family 🙏❤️🙏
Betty and I sat together in church and we called each other “church chair buddies ” because we were always looking out for each other. I will miss her greatly.
Dear Dave,
So sorry to hear about your mother. I last saw you both at St. Rose many years ago.
I knew your parents so many years ago has they always came over to St. Lawrence chapel at soldier home where Fr. Loyola and I were there.
I still have something your father made for me.
What great parents you had.
I didn’t know she was that old, my mother is 104 and leaving at home still.
Ill have a mass said for both of them.
God bless you.
Psul K. Geers
Pres. Of the Latin mass society of Quincy/historic St. Rose of lima.
What a wonderful life – my mom and dad (Betty and Louie Magner) were lifelong friends with Betty and Gene.
Gary, so sorry to hear about your mom, she had a great family and you were all fortunate to have her as long as you did. It will be a new chapter for you as you turn the page as I know you spent a lot of time visiting her in the later years. Take comfort in knowing she is in a better place.
Wishing you and your family the best.