"Judy and family I am sending condolences on behalf of the QU Waterbugs. We so enjoyed having Janet with us and missed her the last couple years with us. It seemed she was at ease in the water as are most of us and enjoyed her chats with most of the ladies. We always enjoyed her hairdos when she came to the pool. She always wanted to look so nice...as she did. She will be truly missed and swimming in the pool of Heaven. God bless you and may she rest in the peace of God's warm waters of Heaven. The QU Waterbugs"
In loving memory of
Janet O'Quinn
April 10, 2012
Janet O'Quinn, age 83, of 3431 Hwy 96 South, Quincy died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:22 pm in Blessing Hospital.
Janet was born December 17, 1928 in Lebanon, Tennessee, the daughter of Charles Edwin and Cordius King Gregory. She married Arthur Moreland O'Quinn on June 1, 1951 in VanBuren, Arkansas. He survives.
Janet graduated from Waukegan High School in Waukegan, Illinois and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Janet had been the bookkeeper at Crescent of Quincy and the assistant manager and sales clerk at the Frame Art Gallery. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi women's service sorority and a Daughter of the of the American Revolution.
Janet was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved animals and always had an adopted dog and usually a cat or two. Janet liked to travel with Art in their GMC Motor Home. In their travels, they attended GMC Rallies, had visited 39 state capitals, and many scenic places around the United States.
At home, Janet liked to work in the yard and rode the tractor for hours cutting grass. She enjoyed going to antique auctions and loved to dance. She was a fan of the Golden Girls and playing Scrabble. She always kept up on politics and current events. Janet also enjoyed socializing, especially at the Quincy University pool with the "water bugs". She was creative and loved shopping at Ben Franklin, where she was a VIP customer. She enjoyed crafts and needle work.
Survivors in addition to her husband include three children, Guy (Spring) O'Quinn of Tomball, TX, Judy Gosnell of Warsaw, IL, and Steve (Susie) O'Quinn of Quincy; nine grandchildren, Brian O'Quinn of Evanston, IL, Shannon O'Quinn of Tomball, TX, Erin O'Quinn of San Marcos, TX, Luke Gosnell of Sierra Vista, AZ, Ben and Allie Gosnell, both of Phoenix, AZ, Becky Gosnell of Warsaw, IL, and Zach and Katie O'Quinn, both of Quincy; a brother, Charles (Nancy) Gregory of Plainwell, MI; and two nephews, Charlie Gregory of Ogden, UT, Jeff Gregory of Ypsilanti, MI.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside Services: 11:00 am Monday (April 16, 2012) in Greenmount Cemetery with Jeremy Schopper officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 2:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday (April 15, 2012) at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Quincy K9 Connection or QUEST (Quincy Equestrian Services & Therapy)
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Hi Art, I'm very sorry to hear of Janet's passing. If she was anything like you, she will be truly missed. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing you at the next Kiwanis meeting you attend to tell you myself! Best regards, Craig"
"Art and Family, we will miss Janet. She was very supportive of your involvement in the Friends of the Log Cabins. I recall many times you mentioning her buying a log cabin at an auction, so we know she had a love for what we are trying to do. She is in our prayers. Your friends, John & Betty Gebhardt"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. As a friend of Judy's from Sweetbriar, I remember the enthusiasm for life that Mrs. O'Quinn had. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this most difficult time! May God comfort you all! Robyn Szewczyk"
"Thoughts and prayers to you Art and to your family. Although I did not know Janet, she sounds like a lovely lady. I hope in the days to come you are able to find some comfort in the beautiful memories of the life you two shared. Please let us know if any of your Kiwanis family can help. Our hearts are sad for your loss. May God help you during this difficult time. From all of your Quincy Noon Kiwanis family"
"We are so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a great lady. Our prayers are with the O'Quinn family. May Janet rest in peace after all the suffering she did. Love to all Patrick and Karen Grogan Lagrange Indiana"
"I heard of Janet' passing on the radio this morning. She has had a rough road the last few years but always seemed to recover. It was her time on Tuesday. Art,you and your family are in my prayers and Janet is in a better place. I will miss her. Your friend, Tom Behrens"