Evelyn Janet Clinging
Evelyn Janet Clinging, age 91, of Quincy, Illinois died Sunday, December 17th in Blessing Hospital. Evelyn was born January 20th, 1932, in Edwards, Illinois, the daughter of George Fehl and Clara Weber Slane.
Evelyn attended Elmwood High School in Elmwood, IL. Evelyn was a supervisor at Motorola in Quincy for 20 years until they closed in 1976. After leaving Motorola, she worked as a bartender at The Boulevard Club and Casino Bowling Lanes and was a CNA at Quinsippi Nursing Home until retiring in 2004. Evelyn was a very hard and dedicated worker, who was always early and never missed a day.
Evelyn enjoyed bowling, playing darts, and being with her family and friends. She was on a bowling team for many years, even attending the state tournament multiple times.
Grams amazed everyone, by never forgetting a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, always making sure everyone received a card. Evelyn was of the Methodist faith.
Evelyn is survived by her sons, David Tournear and his wife Rosie of Moline, Illinois and Mark Clinging of Quincy; her grandchildren Todd Knight and his wife Christina, Michael Knight and his wife Pansy, Robert Gallaher and his wife Bettymarie, Rick Gallaher and his wife Andrea, Randall Gallaher and his wife April, James Gallaher, Lisa Gooding, Jodi LeMatty, Christopher Gallaher and David Tournear, Jr. and his wife Julia; 31 Great Grandchildren, 24 Great Great Grandchildren, and one sister Lorraine Gunter of Edwards, Illinois. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives survive.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister, Eleanor Curfman, two brothers in law, Floyd Curfman and Deuard Gunter, a daughter, Susan Gallaher Glore, and a grandson, Anthony Gallaher.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at 1:00. Memorials may be made to the charity of the Donor’s Choice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
HI MOMMA ,,MISS YOU &. LOVE YOU
DEARLY 😪😪💔 YOUR SON MARK 💔😭🌞💐🌹🌹🌺🌸🌷🏵️🌻🌼🌴
I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Evelyn at Quissippi Nursing home for years. She was a great lady! She was definitely a hard worker! I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Grandma sure going to be different without you!You always made sure we were taking care of ,you are going to be missed by many i will never forget when you got me a little red wagon I thought it was the best thing ever and when we walked to the store on 12th and locust pulling my wagon right beside you, you are the greatest Grandma in the world I love and miss you so much already never will forget you!! Rip Grandma
Dear Evelyn you’ve always been an inspiration to me. Such a blessing to have you in my life. Always welcomed me with open arms. Not an unselfish bone in you body. God has taken you home. But your memories will always be here.
Sending prayers and hugs to your family!!
Kelly (Rees) Ratliff
Mom I love you and even through you are gone from us, I know that that you will be forever looking down on all of us to be sure that we are alright. I also know that we all will see you again as you have moved to a new address. Being a angel won,t be anything new for you as you have been an angel to everyone that knew you. You will be missed very much!
I will always miss my Aunt Evie. I don’t think that anyone could have a better Aunt; you couldn’t hear “Quincy” without thinking of her and smiling. 🙂