Kimberly Rene Brink

Kimberly Rene Brink age 52, of Quincy died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 5:09 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Kimberly was born February 23, 1965 in Fairbury, NE, a daughter of Leonard and Cara (Smith) Schipper. She married James P. Brink on August 23, 1985 in St. Francis Catholic Church and he survives.

Kimberly had worked as a Registered Nurse at the Illinois Veteran’s Home for the past eleven years. She loved to read, spend time with her family and baking.

In addition to her husband James, survivors include her mom, Cara Schipper of Quincy; two daughters, Abbie (Stefan) Dzara of Nashville, TN; and Rachael Brink of Quincy; two brothers, Curtis (Annie) Schipper of Humboldt, AZ and Chad (Christa) Schipper of Tampa, FL; her mother-in-law, Wanda Garnica of Quincy; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and her Dad.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Church. Memorials are suggested to the Family, or to the Donor’s Choice. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com

12 Comments

  1. Shelly Jung on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    I worked with Kim at the health dept. She was fun to be around. Thoughts are with her family.

  2. Sara Lepper on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Kim was in my Mary Kay unit for many years. I loved catching up with her and “playing makeup.” She was so proud of her family. Prayers for all of you!! ❤️

  3. Debbie & David Gambino on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss, please know the family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Terry thomas on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Sorry for your loss, Kim was a wonderful person,and will be missed by everyone. She touched many lives.

  5. Kristina Dzara and Michael Sinha on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Jim, Abbie, and Rachel, we are very sorry for your loss. We wish you the best at this very sad time. Kristina and Mike

  6. Jeff & Joanne Bergman on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to you all.

  7. Terry thomas on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Sorry for your loss, Kim was a wonderful person,and will be missed by everyone. She touched many lives.

  8. Jamie & Jason Parrott on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss, Cara. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all.

  9. Todd Breuer on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I loved working with Kim at Fifer. She was a hell of a nurse and a very special woman. My thoughts and prayers to Kim’s family. What a shock.

  10. Steve Kahs on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Dear Jim and Family,So sorry to hear of Kims Passing.I know it has been along time but know my thoughts and prayers are with You and Yours.Steve.

  11. Paul K.Geers on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Dear Brink family,
    Kim was a kind soul. She worked for me at the Pier in the late 90s, and I remember asking her she lived at 8th and cherry and the Brinks from old St. Rose and she said Yes.
    She was just always nice to be with and work too.
    I’ll have a mass said for her at historic St. Rose soon. I am so sorry.
    Requiem Aternum.
    Paul

  12. Donna Schipper on November 16, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Heartfelt prayers for all of you: Jim, Abby, Rachel, Cara, Chad and Curt. I hope the good memories will help you through this very difficult time.

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