Vickie M. Althaus, age 59, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 26, 2024 in her home. She was born on August 13, 1964 in Quincy, the daughter of LeRoy and Carolyn (Rottman) Doane. She married Pat Althaus on July 9, 1993. They had celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last year. He survives. Vickie was a 1982 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School.

Vickie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved all family gatherings, especially around the holidays. Family was her biggest joy. The family could always count on a ‘silly string’ fight for the kids to enjoy.

Vickie was always cooking for family, baking pies and cookies. She loved to make the homemade family recipes of tamales, homemade pizza and Chex Mix. Vickie loved taking care of her plants and tending to her flowers. She was employed by United Community Credit Union. She had previously worked for the Good Samaritan Home for 20 years.

In addition to her husband, Vickie is also survived by:
CHILDREN: Cassie Mefford and Cory Mefford both of Quincy and Stacy Kindhart of Mt. Sterling.
GRANDCHILDREN: Maria Joy ‘M.J.’ Mefford and Austin and Audrey Kindhart.
SIBLINGS: Tarie (Jeff) Tushaus, Bill Doane, Bob (Leslie) Doane, Dan Doane, all of Quincy, and Kathy (Chris) Parker of Horse Shoe, North Carolina.
Sisters-in-law: Kristine Doane of Quincy, Cindy Rubarts of St. Joseph, IL and Kathy Althaus of Fulton, MO and brother-in-law: Bill (Deanna) Althaus of Paxton, IL.
Numerous nieces, nephews and a special best, best friend Cindy Whitehead of Fowler also survive.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Jamie Doane and Kimberly Gregory and her in-laws, Jack and Sue Althaus and brother-in-law, Chris Althaus.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery. A Celebration of Vickie’s life will also take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.