"Mike lived across the street from my family on Santa Maria Drive in Quincy. My older brother and I were just reminiscing about people in the ?old? neighborhood a couple of weeks ago and wondering where they were. I?m sorry to hear about Mike?s passing. Sounds like he turned out to be quite a ?good? guy! My prayers go to the family. Talk about him often and keep his memory alive! "
In loving memory of
Thomas Michael Foote
March 18, 1953 - July 21, 2021
Thomas Michael "Mike" Foote, age 68, of Clayton, IL, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mike was born March 18, 1953, in Quincy, IL, a son of Bon Ton Foote, Sr. and Jan Haislip Pfeiffer. On January 31, 1975, he married Gail Blincoe in St. Louis, MO. She survives.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of Quincy High School, and he received his associate's degree from John Wood Community College. Mike had served as a corrections officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 25 years. He retired in 2011 at the rank of lieutenant.
Mike was a member and Past Master of Quincy Lodge #296 A.F. & A.M. and the Quincy Consistory. He was also a member, a Past Patron, and a Worthy Patron of Grace Whipple Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and a member of Quincy High Twelve Club.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting trap, and boating. In his spare time, Mike also enjoyed reading. He will be remembered as a man of many talents.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three children: Douglas (Katherine) Foote of Fowler, IL; Heather Factor of Camp Point, IL; and Jacob (Brandy) Foote of Quincy; nine grandchildren: Jonathan, Zachary, and Elizabeth Foote of Fowler, IL; Alexis Factor of East Peoria, IL; Michaela Factor of Golden, IL; and Braydon and Branigan Factor of Camp Point, IL; Kaitlin Herbranson of Wentzville, MO; and Kelsee Moore of Payson, IL; his mother, Jan Pfeiffer of Quincy; his step-mother, Marilyn Foote of Quincy; eight siblings: Lisa (Andy) Morrison of Quincy; James Grue of Hannibal, MO; Bon T. Foote, Jr. of Mt. Sterling, IL; Lori Hogan of Quincy; Ted (Sandy) Woodyard of Billings, MT; Danny (Barb) Woodyard of Fowler, IL; Mike (Charlotte) Woodyard of Franklin, IL, and Cathy Woodyard Barlow of Golden, IL; two sisters-in-law: Billie Steinkamp of Quincy and Linda Reichert of Adams, IL; his brother-in-law, Jimmy Goehl of Quincy; his beloved dog, Ramzy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Bonnie Sue Foote; his mother-in-law, Ruth Blincoe; two sisters-in-law: Connie Schmits and Brenda Goehl; and his step-father, Donald Pfeiffer.
Services: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Greenmount Cemetery with Walt Wilcoxson officiating.
Inurnment: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL
Memorials: In lieu of flowers to Shriner's Children Hospital. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"To Gail and the rest of Mike's family: I was surprised and deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. I worked with him at CWC and was able to go trout fishing with Mike. He was hard working, loyal, trustworthy, generous, compassionate, kind. I will always treasure what little time we spent together. He was a friend and a father figure, someone I admired. Goodbye Mike, may u rest in peace my good friend. Brian Fisher"
"Gail, Jacon, Brandie, Kelsee, Billie and the rest of the family -- praying for God's great peace, merci, and strength. It is hard to say goodbye. Suzy (Crist) Sorensen"
"to Mike,it was a pleasure to have known you ,you were my and Jerry Sr. very first ins. man in 82, you were such a very kind man to work with, and a fantastic wife.you and Gail were a very nice and friendly careing couple,RI P Mike........Jan Welte "
"so sorry to hear the bad news about mike i always enjoyed talking with him and i still wear the hat he gave me that had usmc on it. gail god bless and may your greif be something that you and your family can do together i will always rember him as a kind and helpfull man "
"My heart goes out to you Gail, Heather, Jacob and your families. I?m so sorry for your loss. My sympathy, love and prayers are sent to all of you. "
"Gail and family, Sorry for your lost, you are in my prayers."
"Lisa and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, son, husband, dad....I pray God grants you all the strength to endure the days and weeks ahead and may your wonderful and loving memories bring you comfort. "