Evelyn Joan Stickler, age 60, of 709 S. 22nd Street died on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in her home. She was born on December 23, 1948 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Leland Stiefle and Etta Beghtol. She married Richard A. Stickler on December 5, 1969 in Quincy, Illinois. He survives.

Evelyn worked as a hairdresser in her home. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping, traveling, and especially her dog, Squirt.

Survivors include:
TWO DAUGHTERS: Linda Shipley and her husband Steven of Waverly, IL, and Tammy Steeples and her husband Jim of Quincy;
EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN: Angela Williams, Casey Jackson, Jennifer Stickler, Adam Wiechert, Jessey Steeples, Tylere Gibson, Jeff Steeples, and Colton Shipley;
FIVE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Haley, Madilynn, Jordan, Jayla, and Keaton;
ONE BROTHER: Donald Smith and his wife Wanda of Quincy;
ONE SISTER-IN-LAW: Chris Smith of Kinderhook;

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Larry & David Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
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