"i miss Aunt Judy and uncle joe. My son Cole Hoener lost bs first tooth at a Thsnksgiving meal at their home and she gave him a $2 bill we have to this day. He is 21 now. Jpe took us flying in his plane. Fond memories and I hope they fly in heaven- Lori Ruhmsnn (hoener), quakertown , pa"
In loving memory of
Judy Cunningham
January 16, 2017
Judy Cunningham, 75, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, after a brief illness.
She was born January 20, 1941 in Quincy, Ill. and was married to Joe Cunningham on May 29, 1964 in Philadelphia, Mo. They raised two children: a son, Curt Cunningham (son, Max) of Columbia, Mo.; and a daughter, Sallie Cunningham (husband, Paul Deutsch), of Madison, Wis.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Hoener of Mendon, Ill., her mother, Mildred (Gross) Wienhoff, of Quincy, and her husband Joe, of 52 years, who passed away February 18, 2016. Survivors include brothers Wayne (Shirley) Hoener of Dallas, Tex., Larry (Penny) Hoener, and Leslie (Kathy) Hoener of Mendon, Ill; and a sister, Linda (Jim) Garrison, of Quincy. She is also survived by her children, Curt and Sallie, son-in-law, Paul, and grandson, Max, as well as several nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Quincy High School in 1959, Judy attended Gem City Business College and worked at Illinois State Bank and in the office at Jack's Discount Store.
After marrying Joe, they moved to Auxvasse, Mo., where she worked at Audrain Medical Center, followed by a move to Ewing, Mo. and 16 years working at the Lewis Co. Health Department.
Eventually, Joe and Judy followed their passion to farm full-time, and they farmed in several counties in northeast Missouri over a total of four decades. They lived on farms near Ewing and then near Lewistown, Missouri, where they raised their children.
Judy was an avid gardener, member of the Herb Guild, and had several gardens on the Lewistown farm and her Quincy home. She was an artist who painted beautiful landscape and still life creations with oils. Judy enjoyed being a member of the PEO chapter EC of Quincy, and spent a lot of time with her "church ladies" group of friends.
Judy and Joe enjoyed politics, and Judy managed multi-county campaigns for local and statewide candidates in Missouri. She also worked for a short time in the Hannibal congressional office for Harold Volkmer.
Judy and Joe were Culver-Stockton College basketball season ticket holders and members of the Great River Corvette Club, where she served as Social Director. They also played cards every week with a group of special friends with whom they also enjoyed many great travel adventures.
More than anything, Judy loved every moment with her grandson, Max.
Services: 1:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Dr. Sam Swisher officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. A celebration of life for attendees will follow immediately after at Town and Country Inn & Suites in Quincy.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Thursday January 19, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Joe and Judy Cunningham Endowed Scholarship Fund at Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Sallie, I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Although I only had the opportunity to know her shortly I really enjoyed our time spent together. She always spoke so highly of you and her happiest days that I witnessed was when she had Max along with her. I know she is at peace with Joe now. My prayers are with you all."
"Sallie, My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom. I have you and your parents in my thoughts and prayers."
"Sending thoughts and prayers to your family."
"I am so sorry for your loss, Judy was an incredible woman. Always sincere and strong. I am privileged to have known her and Joe. I am happy for Judy as she will be with Joe again. God bless your family."
"Sally, So sad to hear of your mothers passing. Our family fondly remembers the days of the choir and swing choir trips and activities. Your parents did so much for the choir program at Highland. She will be missed."
"Curt and Sallie, My condolences to each of you on the passing of your mother. I was a classmate at QHS (Class of "59"). I remember her always with a smile? and an upbeat personality! You will be in my "thoughts and prayers"."
"Dear Cunningham Family, We are saddened to learn of Judy's death. Just a couple of weeks ago we spend a bit of time talking. Ironically, it was at the Harrison Monument business in Quincy. Suddenly death comes so unexpectedly. Judy was such a nice person. Thinking of you and remembering Judy and Joe. Sincerely, Dick & Pat Wentura"
"My sympathy and deepest love to both of you and Max. Sorry I won't be able to make it to the services but I have to work at the hospital Thurs 8 AM to noon, then on to Columbia to keep Mary Ellen as Darren and Sarah are both working late that evening. Just glad Judy and I had a good weekend together in November. I will miss her so. Your Mom and Dad were dear friends of mine. Praying for all of you."
"Curt and Sallie, I am so sorry to hear of your mom passing away. She and Joe were such an interesting, enthusiastic couple and I have fond memories of visits to the farm (frog gigging, riding Chip, and Joe's tall tales!). Your mom was such a special friend of my mother's and a great caretaker of everyone she loved! Many prayers to you and your family! -Jill"
"Sallie and Curt, Just wanted to extend my sympathies to you and the rest of the family. I always loved visiting with Judy and Joe. They were so nice to me. I saw Judy in the fall and gave her a hug; will miss seeing her. She sure was proud of you kids and such a lovely lady."
"Sally, I am so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish the memories I have of Joe and Judy at the C-SC Lady Wildcat games. Their life-long support and enthusiasm for C-SC has been significant for so many. I am forever grateful I was one of them. Thinking of you, Kathy"
"I was in shock when I found out about this. I immediately called Mom and told her. I am so sorry."
"Our deepest condolences. Sending our love and thoughts from Thailand. ??????"
"Sally, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I have fond memories from our old swing choir days. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family."
"Kurt My deepest sympathy to you and your sister on the passing of your mother. I came to your dad's visitation last year and when I got to talk your mom she said I was going to have to refresh who I was and when I told her she says "OMG little Peanut butter eating Jeff Metcalf" then we hug. Kurt your mom and dad were the nicest people. So many memories growing up out south of Ewing and thru school."
"So sorry for your loss, we miss Joe so much and now Judy has gone on to be with him, they were good friends."
"Kurt and Sally, You have my deepest sympathy. I just visited with Judy at HyVee within the past couple of weeks and as always we had a lot to talk about. I will do my best to come to visitation if my health allows. Judy and I were classmates and she and Joe were long time friends. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike"
"We extend our deepest love and sympathy to Kurt and Sally on the passing of your mother. She was a dear, sweet friend . She will be missed, but rejoined with her loving husband Joe. Thinking of you~ Jay and Connie"
"Both Joe and Judy were a great team together and I know it was hard on Judy when Joe died, but when I saw them in Quincy or St. Louis, it was always a half hour talk to get caught up from the old days, now over 40 years I knew them both, so kind and so many funny stories of the past. I sure will keep them in my prayers."