Joan D. Kuhn
Joan D. Kuhn, age 64, of rural Ursa, IL, died at 1:15 a.m. on December 10, 2012 in Blessing Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Quincy, a daughter of Paul & Margaret (Hummel) Wolf. She married Eugene Kuhn on November 18, 1967 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. They had just celebrated their 45th anniversary.
She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1966. They lived on a farm south of Ursa for their entire married life. Joan worked at Electric Wheel until she married. When all of the children were in school, she became secretary at St. Edward’s Church in Mendon. She was then employed at Quincy University for 20 years retiring in 2006 due to ill health.
Mrs. Kuhn was a member of the Advisory Council at the Illinois School for the Deaf for 10 years and spoke before U.S. Senate Hearings and Department of Rehabilitation in support of the school. She had also been a Red Cross volunteer.
Joan loved and was very proud of her family. She enjoyed family gatherings and watching her children and grandchildren growing up. She enjoyed watching the Cardinals on TV. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, the Ladies of St. Francis and the parish funeral choir.
In addition to her husband, Eugene, she is survived by her mother, Margaret Wolf of Quincy; three daughters, Gina (Brent) Whelan of Quincy, Jenny (Brent) Gronewold of Mendon, and Julie (Chris) Gates of Crystal Lake. She also had four sons, Curt (Claire) Kuhn, Craig (Angie) Kuhn, and Christopher (Linda) Kuhn, all of Jacksonville and Kevin (Megan) Kuhn of Bloomington; 19 grandchildren, Wendy Whelan of Springfield, MO, Katie & Sawyer Whelan of Quincy; Kayla & Laurie Gronewold of Mendon; Jacob & Kristen Gates of Crystal Lake; Corbin, Celine, Covina, Clodia, Amelia, Brady, Colin, Chloe, Caleb Kuhn and Grace & Grant Hughes, all of Jacksonville; and Grayson Kuhn of Bloomington. She is also survived by three sisters, Diane (Steve) Lansing of Hernando, MS, Pat (Marshall) Chase of Fowler and Barb (Jim) Oenning of Quincy and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Kuhn was preceded in death by her father and two children, Christine & Colin Kuhn.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home with a prayer service at 6:15 p.m. . Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, the Illinois School for the Deaf or Masses at St. Francis Church in Joan’s memory. www.dukerandhaugh.com
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family.
Our condolences going to your families, I was sad when I hear news about your mom. She was the number one fan to our high school sports because she loves watch her sons played in any sports. Also she’s an awesome mother to her children and grandchildren!! I will always remember ur mom because she is the best supporter for ISD. Wishing you all peace as you all grieve this loss.
Again Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Lowe family
I am terribly sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan was such a wonderful woman, and the world is a better place simply because she was in it.
I have many wonderful memories of sharing stories and laughing, laughing, laughing with her in the QU Admissions Office that I will cherish always.
She was a beautiful human being with a heart of gold, and I’ve no doubt she is now watching over her family, of which she was so proud.
Rest in peace, Joan. XO
Our sincere condolences to the Kuhn family on the loss of your mother. May memories of her help you in your time of grief.
Our condolences to the entire Kuhn family. Our thought and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Bob and Karen Brink
Curt, Chris, Craig and families, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Condolences to the entire Kuhn Family. When I lost my father to cancer in February, this verse gave me peace and I hope it does for you all.
Revelation 21:4
King James Version (KJV)
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Joan will be missed by many who loved her. Truly a remarkable woman and mother. Such a strong person and dedicated to the good of her family.
I am sorry for not having the opportunity to know such a wonderful woman she was – but knowing her triplet sons (and their wives – children) has given me the glimpse of how great of a mother she was! May Joan rest in peace and my deepest consolences goes to the whole family during this time.
Julie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
I was honored to work with Joan the joy of her smile carried me to a better place many days.
Dear Julie and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that your mom meant an awful lot to you, and that you will miss her. Remember all the good times she had. She was very blessed to have such great children!
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family our in my prayers!
Prayers and love to you and your family, Julie. Your mom must’ve been an amazing person to have raised such an awesome daughter.
Kevin, so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers–your VA family.
My condolences to Joan’s family. I knew Joan when I worked at Jon’s Home Center, and then later at Ben Franklin. More recently I would see her at the hair salon. She was such a great lady, and will be missed by many. RIP Joan.
Gene & Family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers. Joan was a great lady, Heaven now has a new angel! Our Pink Flamingo Coffee Club will miss her.
Claire and I send our condolences to the entire Kuhn family on their loss.
I am sincerely sorry for your family’s loss. Mrs. Kuhn did a wonderful job at the helm of her family and by her husband’s side. I have nothing but great respect for her.
Jenny & family-
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. She loved all her family very much. My heart goes out to you all in this time of need. She was a strong lady and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gene and family:Please accept our deepest sympathy with the loss of Joan. She fought a courageous battle. She and you will be remembered in our prayers. God bless you!In sympathy,Harry and Joan McKinney Springfield,Illinois