Lillian Queen
Lillian Queen age 88, formerly of 1711 Sycamore Street in Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:22 a.m. in Sycamore Healthcare Centre. Lillian was born April 29, 1924 in Quincy, a daughter of John G. and Edith (Frese) Blomer. She married James E. Queen on September 20, 1944 in Hopkinsville, KY and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1999.
Lillian was a stockroom clerk for 24 years for J.C. Pennys.
She attended St. Francis Grade School and was a Notre Dame graduate in the Class of 1942.
Lillian was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
She loved and cherished her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lillian was an avid reader of mystery novels, and in her younger years enjoyed gardening and canning.
Survivors include her children, Gary E. Queen, Carol (Kenneth) Whaley all of Quincy;Mary Jo (Richard) Stille of Payson, IL;Joy Lynn (Steve) Mester of Quincy;
Her grandchildren, Rod (Lori) Whaley; Kelly Cook; Christina (Brandon) Bush all of Quincy; Marcia Whitehead of Ft. Myers, FL; Scott Willer, Tammie Stille of Payson and Richard A. Stille of Alva, FL.
Great-Grandchildren, Amber Whitehead and Kyle Claxton both of Ft. Myers; Ray-Ann Cook, Kayleb and Ryliegh Bush all of Quincy; Shyanne Willer of Payson, IL, Pvt. First Class Alex Pickett serving in Afghanistan and Alyssa Stille of Alva, FL.
Nieces and nephews and their families who Lillian also considered her kids,
Karen Kirsch (John) Sharpe, John Jack (Sharon) Kirsch, Ron (Karen) Kirsch, David (Jeanne) Kirsch all of Kenosha, WI; Dr. Michael (Dr. Gayle) Kirsch of Sebring, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Dorothy Kirsch and her husband Edmund; Sr. Raynald Jeanette Blomer, S.S.N.D.; a son-in-law Kenneth J. Willer.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or to Sycamore Healthcare Centre Activities Fund.
www.dukerandhaugh.com Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joy,
I am saddened by the news of the passing of your mother. I can remember how awestruck I was as a little girl watching her hand stitch new Barbie doll clothes for you. They were so dainty in her hands. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your sisters, and brother during this difficult time. May the strength of the Lord be with you.
Carol,
I offer you my sympathy and prayers on the death of your mother.
I regret not keeping is contact with you and your family. I would have loved to have heard some family history from your mom.
Carol
My sympathy to you, Blomer and Queen family with the death of your mother, grandmother and family. Lillian will be missed for all she shared with the family, community and others.
Our Lord and his mother will give you the strength you need at this time of lost and in the future.