"If the world had more folks with the intellectual curiosity and desire to learn that Sheila had, it would be a Much Better Place. Sorry for this great loss."
Dr. Sheila Kathleen Laws, age 84, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 7:26 am surrounded by her family.
Sheila was born June 4, 1936, in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Fred W. and Martha J. Dooley Menne. On June 5, 1955, she married Donald Dewane Laws at the Church of St. Peter in Quincy. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2014.
After graduating from Quincy High School in 1953, she spent two years at Quincy College. She went on to the Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated as class valedictorian in December 1962. She was selected to Who's Who in American University Women. She traveled extensively, teaching a chiropractic technique (Receptor-Tonus), and was well respected nationally and internationally within the chiropractic profession. In recent years she presented the Receptor-Tonus technique at chiropractic colleges in Spain and Brazil. As a post-graduate faculty member of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, she lectured on numerous occasions at chiropractic colleges throughout the United States and Canada focusing on her teaching after fully retiring in 2010. She was a member of The Quincy Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chiropractic Society, American Chiropractic Association, and the Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation.
In addition to her very successful career, Sheila was beloved by her family and created wonderful traditions especially around Christmas and Easter. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, regaling all who would listen with her wonderful stories and jokes, and loved good food. She left an indelible impact personally and professionally in the world and she will be missed!
Survivors include three children, Dr. Suzanne (Jon) Feldman of Spanish Fork, Utah, Julie (Rick) Bruening of Quincy and Joseph (Larry Sawallish) Laws of Quincy; a son-in-law, Todd Franklin of Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Dr. Brandon (Molly) Bruening, Tristin (Chad) Neumann, Christopher (Letha) Franklin, Jennifer (William) Phelps, Heather (Dr. Greg) Bosshardt, Andrew (Amanda) Schofield, and Daniel (Julie) Schofield; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Dr. Diana Franklin, a brother, Donald Menne, and four sisters, Coaina Shaw, Patricia Langen, Abby Heinecke, and Jeanne Griffith.
Services: 9:30 am prayers on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church with Fr. Steven Arisman officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with a wake service at 6:45 pm conducted by Deacon Dennis Holbrook.
Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice; Quincy Animal Shelter; or Quanada. Memorial donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com/
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
"If the world had more folks with the intellectual curiosity and desire to learn that Sheila had, it would be a Much Better Place. Sorry for this great loss."
"Sue, We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gene and Jackie Mann"
"What a blessing for the Moore family it has been to know Dr. Sheila and her family over the years. Dr. Sheila was an amazing, lovely woman and a brilliant doctor! Our hearts are with her family in their loss. Timmi Moore "
"Sheila was a lot of things to a lot of people. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, doctor, teacher, mentor, friend. Her passion and zest for life was contagious, and she touched so many people all around the world. Her legacy will live on in all the lives that she was in contact with, and the world lost a great deal with her passing. She is now in the hands of God, with her family and friends in Heaven, but will be missed greatly on Earth. "
"Dr. Sheila treated me for head-aches so many many years ago - until we moved to So. Carolina - will not forget her - still tell people today about her and how she helped me. Sheila and Don were such a nice couple, know they are missed. Jeanie Singer "
"My deepest sympathy to Dr. Sheila Law's family. The world has lost and heaven has gained a rare and very special gem of a person."
"Dr. Sheila was an astonishing lady. She took me in and treated me as a grandma from day one. I always felt warmth around her, and her house was full of laugher and joy. Wherever she is, I'm sure they are cracking a laugh right now. It was truly a pleasure to have gotten to know grandma Sheila. She will be missed dearly."
"I miss and love you so much Aunt Sheila. The times I spent with you are some of my most treasured memories. I am most blessed to have had you in my life. Dan and I will always remember how much you made us us laugh and we will always remember your smile! "