"Shirley was a wonderful women. I'm so happy I was able to get to know her during my years at the Quincy Art Center. She remembered me even after I left that job. What a warm wonderful soul. She will be missed!"
In loving memory of
Shirley Kuhlman
July 5, 2014
Shirley Kuhlman , age 86, formerly of 1550 Maine St., Quincy, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 2:30 pm in her daughter's home.
Shirley was born June 16, 1928 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Edmund Francis and Margaret Knox Myers. She married Roy Marvin Kuhlman in April of 1954 in the Rectory of St. Francis Solanus Church. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1968.
Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. She graduated from Gem City Business College in 1947. In 1961, Shirley moved to Crown Point, IN, where she would raise her five children, which included two sets of twins, for the next 17 years. In September of 1978 she returned to Quincy, where she became the resident manager of Women's City Club. She held that position for the next 35 years. She remains a life-time honorary member. Shirley was also a former member of the Atlantis Round Table. She was a great cook, who also enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge. Most of all, she loved being "Grandma Precious" to her grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by: five children, Kathy Baker of Quincy; twins: Lori (Wes) Holmberg of Spicer, MN; and Roy Casey (Maura) Kuhlman of Crown Point, IN; and twins: Sally (Eric) Ohde of Redding, CA; and Su Kuhlman of Quincy; 10 grandchildren: Quinn Nicole (Gabe Briscoe) Baker of Quincy; Daniel (Stephanie) Baker of Bloomington, IL; Sam Holmberg of Spicer, MN; Haily Holmberg of Spicer, MN; Kevin Kuhlman of AZ; Corey, Conner and Gracie Kuhlman of Crown Point, IN; Ryan (Melissa) Szymanski of Redding, CA; and Zachary Kuhlman Pfeiffer of Quincy; six great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Myers of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Edmund Thomas "Tom" Myers; a sister, Adele Helmer; and a son-in-law, Thomas Baker.
Services: 9:30 a.m. prayers at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 followed by a 10:00 am Mass at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital or Blessing Hospice
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Remember Shirley as always having a smile and a great wit. Fun times with our kids growing up on Hermits Lake. We often shared good times and a few sad ones. Was a Blessing to know such a loving, caring Mother to her family Now is time for her to rest peacefully. No matter how old we are we forever miss our Mothers. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you."
"I have so many fond memories of Shirley and your entire family! Spending time at the City Club during family gatherings, and special sleepovers, exploring that amazing home late at night in footed PJs! She was always up for having fun, and loved playing with the kids! (Even when we worked her last nurve I'm sure!I also have amazing memories of her kitchen, afternoons when I would pick up my great-grandmother from an afternoon of bridge, I would purposefully arrive a little early because I knew Shirley would have something amazing to eat and insist of feeding me! Thanks for the memories Shirley and family! With sympathy, Todd"
"I only had one personal encounter with Shirley--when the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce inducted Lorenzo Bull into its Business Hall of Fame in 2008. Shirley was so kind and gracious as she helped me gather photos and other information for our video on him. She seemed so proud of the heritage of that beautiful home and its owner. When she would call me, she would identify herself as "Lorenzo's secretary." It was a wonderful joke we shared. She was special. Your family has my sympathy. I know she will be missed."
"Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Lori & Wes. Keep all of the great memories close to your heart, I'm sure there are many. We only met her once but was fun to get to know her."
"So very sorry for the passing of Shirley. She was a wonderful lady! She had a great family that I had the privilege to know so many of them. Lots and lots of ladies here and gone were so very blessed by her presence at WCC, and any others that passed through her life. My prayers are for all family and friends, including myself. It was an honor to be her friend. R.I.P., dear Shirley"
"Dear Kathy and family, I was so sorry to hear that your mom had passed away. All of us in University Women have known her for many years. She was always so wonderful to us and prepared such tasty lunches and brunches for our meetings. Also, she was a friend. We will all miss her tremendously. May God bless you and comfort you all as you remember Shirley. Annette Newquist AAUW"
"A beautiful person inside and out who kept us on our toes as kids. She never turned away a hungry mouth or turned out a homeless teenager. She was a person who laughed easily and loved all who needed it. As a single parent she cultivated a wide circle of friends of all ages.God will bless her with the rest she deserves. Much love to her family for being such good sharers of her time and prayers for peace of mind that heaven will be a great place to go to because Shirley is there cooking! Love, Charlie"
"My sympathy to the family."
"Shirley was a good friend and fun to know and talk to about food, family and friends. I always looked forward to seeing her at the City Club events. She will be missed."
"Over the past 25 years our family has had many celebrations at the Women's City Club and we were able to share those special moments with your mother."
"Lori and Wes, Deep sympathy to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"I feel blessed to have crossed paths with this lovely lady! I always enjoyed talking with her. She loved her family times. Prayers with her entire family."
"We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. Always fun, always a smile, and we always looked forward to seeing her. We will certainly miss her. Please accept our condolences."
"She will be missed I enjoyed working with her and having her as a friend and getting to know the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Anyone that new her was blessed."
"she will be missed by all of us from the city club. she was always jolly and had a smile . my deepest sympathy to all her family."
"Sharon and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you."
"Shirley was such a gracious person. She graced the mansion so impressively. It will be impossible to find a person with her qualifications. We are thankful we had her as long as we did. Thanks Shirley and rest in peace. You made three brides very happy!"