Margie E. “Mitzi” Nicholson

Margie E. “Mitzi” Nicholson, age 64, of Quincy, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

She was born December 27, 1957 in Quincy, the daughter of Gerald and Margie Vahlkamp Rose. She married Michael “Mike” Nicholson on July 14, 1979 in Quincy and he survives.

She is also survived by her mother, Margie Rose of Quincy; two sons, Eric (Andrea) Nicholson of Palmyra, MO and Brent Nicholson of Quincy; two grandchildren, Mason and Cooper Nicholson, both of Palmyra; three brothers, Gerald (Karla) Rose, Matt (Robin) Rose and Micheal (Jeris) Rose, all of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Susan Rose, in infancy.

Mrs. Nicholson was graduate of Quincy High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Quincy College. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Mississippi Valley Hunting and Fishing Association. She enjoyed volunteering her time helping with the Special Olympics, fishing and attending her grandson’s sporting events.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to Adams County Special Olympics. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.dukerandhaugh.com.

14 Comments

  1. Diane Morrison on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Sincere sympathy to the Nicholson and Rose families. Sending love and light to all.

  2. tom leach on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    prayers for you Mike and the whole family!

  3. Nancy Schodroski on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Mike, I am so very sorry. You and your family will be lifted in our prayers.

  4. Violet Marie Connoyer on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    She sat in her wheelchair posture straight. She was very, very proud, regardless of her fate. She cast forth and emitted a telepathic message that griipped my heart, She knew she was destined for a certain role, that this was her part: She would enter into the immemorial world of light and love; that her being and soul would be safe, and cherished
    and that all of her pain was gone—-leaving behind a legacy of which will live in infamy. Violet M. Connoyer

  5. Nancy & Tom Friye on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    We are so sorry to hear the loss of your sweet Mother. I remember her from our days @ St John’s, especially thru your friendship with Trevor will remember her in our thoughts & prayers

  6. Elizabeth on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Loving prayers are with you each.

  7. Greg Kathy Phillips on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Mike sorry for your loss may god bring your family peace let’s us know if you need anything

  8. Violet Connoyer on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    6/13/2022:
    I first met Margie a week or so ago at All Faiths Chapel located on the Grounds of the Illinois Veterans’ Home where I am a Resident. My first impression of Margie was that of astonishment! One would never guess a thing was wrong with her to visually observe her demeanor, reserve, and total acceptance of what may or may not lay ahead of her. Margie emitted a ray of purity, acceptance, and strong will as she await Annointing for the Sick from Father Edgar. Margie had no qualms about what God had in store for her. She knew. I felt it!

  9. Fran Adolfs on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Knew her mom from visiting with the Valkamps.

  10. Sharon Brown on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss Mike and Eric and Brent

  11. Keith Gerhardt on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    My deepest condolences on your loss.

  12. Anthoney Mutchler on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Bret I’m so sorry to hear about your .mom.my mom will say prayer for u and yer family.god bless.yer friend Tony and family.

  13. Odena Mcdowell on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    So sorry for your loss

  14. Margie Goodapple on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Will miss her at Special Olympics and Quincy Spirits events

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