Vincent Leo Luttrell, Jr.
Vincent Leo Luttrell, Jr. known by friends and loved ones as “Leo,” passed away on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.
Leo was born in Melrose, Iowa on September 13, 1933 to Vincent Leo Lutttrell, Sr. and Anna Catherine Ryan. Of all siblings, Leo is survived by Kathy of Boonville and Michael of Springfield, Missouri. Leo is preceded in death by his brothers John (MaryLou), Ronald (Virginia) and Edward (Ruth Ann); his sisters Margaret (Joe) McGinn, Mary (Martin) Wesselman and Irene (Earl) Wessing.
On February 4, 1959, he married Billie Sue Hendrix in Boonville, Missouri. They are the parents of James (Lisa) of Glenwood, Iowa; Susan of Brunswick, Maryland; Andrew (Pam) of St. Louis, Missouri; Robert (Karen) of Olathe, Kansas; Thomas (Jolene) of Jefferson, Maryland; and Elizabeth of Tumwater, Washington. Leo was blessed to have met fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Leo enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953 and served 4 ½ years during the Korean War on the USS Worchester. After his tour with the Navy, he attended Iowa University linotype school, which led to a long career in the newspaper field, with 25 years at the Quincy Herald-Whig as a systems manager.
Leo enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and horse racing. He was an avid bass fisherman and good company when out fishing with friends.
Leo was a member of the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Parish.
The Luttrell family extends its gratitude to the Illinois Veterans Home’ team of nurses, doctors, therapists and staff in the exemplary care given to Leo with dignity and respect.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Solanus Church at 1721 College Avenue, Quincy, IL 62301. Interment in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 10:00 AM until the time of services at St. Francis Solanus Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Committee.
Sue, I am so very sorry! You have been so faithful through all Leo’s trials. I will always remember our first meeting at your home, and then all our times together at Markword. May the love of your wonderful family and all your friends surround you. My prayers are with you and he will be most certainly remembered at Mass, our greatest gift. I’m so sorry I can’t come to Quincy on Monday to see you in person.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LEO PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I I STILL REMEMBER THE DAY I MET HIM MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Sue, Jim, Susan, Andy, Bob, Tom, Beth & all your families, my condolences on your loss. Leo left a great legacy of family. You are all a reflection & part of him. He lived a great long life.
Denise (Cramsey) Williams
Sue and Family,
Sadness fills our hearts when a loved one leaves us.
But glory felt in the heavenly journey of the one we’ve lost.
May Gods strength be with you in Leo’s absence.
Fondly,
Mark and Ronda Roby
(Granddaughter Maggie Roby’s in-laws)
Dear Sue,
Jim, Susan, Andy, Bob, Tom, Beth,
and your familiies,
I offer you my sincere condolences in the passing of Leo–husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather.
A good and faithfilled man, He has surely joined the Communion of saints in heaven. 🙏
My Mother, Carolyn Ann Briddle, in Quincy, life-long member of St. Francis Solanus parish, asked my sister, Theresa (Briddle) Quintero, to forward Leo’s obituary to me,
as I reside with my spouse and family in Chicago. I received word today, the day of his wake and funeral.
Perhaps you recall the encounters we shared at some Sunday Masses at SFS and St. Mary’s churches around 1980. There, Sr. Alverna Hollis ,d., and Sr. Pat Francis, Springfield Dominican Religious, introduced me to interpreting the Mass in sign language;
and I was blessed to meet your family.
Leo and Susan were kind and supportive, along with your children, as I developed my skill. I believe Jim was a star athlete at ISD at that time.
May you each find joy and peace, knowing that Christ’s love, grace, and mercy bind you with Leo, just as Christ reigns over heaven and earth.
Peace 🕊,
Mary Kay (Briddle) Kochis
Chicago