"Dear Jack and family members, I am very sorry the lost of dearly sweet Sharon. I will remember her in my prayers each days and will keep all of you in my prayers to. May God blessings Sharon?s soul and may God give all of your His peace ."
In loving memory of
Sharon Mackenzie
September 16, 1941 - June 6, 2020
Sharon Anne (Bechtold) Mackenzie, 78, of Quincy, formerly St. Louis, Missouri, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1:21 AM. She was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament (formerly St. Mary's) Catholic Church. She regularly attended weekday mass with the Franciscans of Quincy University.
Born September 16, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the beloved middle daughter of Francis and Kathleen Bechtold. Sharon was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, John B. (Jack) Mackenzie, on June 2, 1962 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2018.
Sharon graduated from Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis, MO in 1959, attended the University of Missouri in Columbia from 1959-60 and University of Missouri in Kansas City in 1961-62 for dental hygiene and returned to education in 1984-85 at Quincy College for general studies until the birth of her youngest daughter. Though she had a love of learning and wanted to pursue her degree, her family always came first.
Jack and Sharon moved to Quincy in 1969 to follow Jack's pursuit of coaching collegiate soccer at Quincy College. They raised their family on and off the field as the team grew. Without Sharon, the program would not have been as decorated with championships and successful seasons. As Jack travelled the world, she was the rock at home, raising six beautiful children and always providing a stable landing pad for her husband.
Talented, selfless, and giving, she dedicated herself to serving others as well. YMCA Aquatics Instructor and an In-Home Day Care Provider (6 years), Sharon was also the first woman elected to the City Council, serving 12 years as the 6th Ward Alderwoman. She served on various committees, commissions and boards. She also was a real estate agent with Davis & Associates for 18 years. In 2002, she won the YWCA's Women of Achievement Award, further exemplifying her humble service to the community, but if you asked Sharon, her proudest moments were watching each of her six children graduate from college, with three of them from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Some of the organizations she served are Quincy Spirit Group (Special People in Religious Instruction Training) and St. Mary Elementary School PTA and as a Homeroom mother.
She is survived by her brother, David Bechtold of St. Louis, MO; sister, Diane Llewellyn of Reno, NV; son, Scott Mackenzie of Quincy; son, Christopher (Leigh) Mackenzie of Quincy; son, Kevin (Susan) Mackenzie of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Beth (Chad) Hilbing of Quincy; son, Brian (Bonnie) Mackenzie of Houston, TX; and daughter, Megan (Adam) Henke of Grand Rapids, MI. Andrew, Jake, Tyler, Grace, Julian, Sam, Kate, Jack, Bella, Luke, Evie and John will all miss their grandmother very much.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Kathleen Bechtold and her husband, Jack.
Private family service will be held with Fr. John Doctor officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
To attend Sharon's service remotely, please join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time using the following link: http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/58713898
The recording of Sharon's service will be available online for 90 days if you are unable to attend remotely on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation, Blessed Sacrament Church, or Quincy University Men's or Women's Soccer Teams.
Record a video message for Sharon's family using our Send Hugs link:
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Love seeing your mom a lot when Greg and I where younger and we played all the time, riding bikes. Sorry for your loss your family will be in my prayers. Love Sarah Lenane"
"Sharon was a wonderful and talented cousin, wife and mother, may she rest in peace"
"Our deepest sympathy on the death of your dear mother, Sharon. She and your dad were such a lovely, vivacious couple. Margie and Jerry Johnson."
"We offer our heartfelt sympathy to Chris and the entire family at the passing of his mother. We are praying for God's peace and comfort during this time. Bill and Connie Wells"
"Our sympathy to Sharons family. God bless . "Toot" and Jan Ewalt"
"Rip, Cousin Sharon, your cousin from st.louis, Janice Horack Jasper, your dad Francis and my mother Marian were brother and sister, heaven has a beautiful angel, love Jan"
"Chris, so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Prayers to you and all of your family during this difficult time."
"Chris, so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Prayers for all of your family during this difficult time."
"What a wonderful woman. Lisa and I will keep the Mackenzie clan in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Jack were so proud of all of you. God Bless, Pat and Lisa Atwell"
"To the family of Sharon and Jack - We were saddened to hear of Sharon's death. She was certainly an exceptional lady. We got to know her through Sheridan Swim Club. Quincy University, and as the real estate agent who sold a home to our son. The MacKenzie family was certainly blessed with loving and caring parents. May God bless all of you! Peggy and Jim Bailey"
"To the Family of Jack and Sharon, Mary Ellen and I are saddened by the news of Sharons death. I played soccer with Jack and although he played at Washington U. and I played at St. Louis U. we were very good friends. After Jack and Sharon married he and I would work out together in the evenings at CBC, which was near their apartment. When Mary Ellen and I married Jack was in our wedding party. We loved them both. I last saw Jack when he was honorary coach of the High School All-American game a few years ago. I know you have wonderful memories of them as do all of their friends and the Quincy Community. May they RIP Bill and Mary Ellen Vieth"
"What a beautiful woman and what an amazing legacy she?s left for all of you. God bless the entire family and prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time."
"Sorry to hear about your Mom. Have lost of memories of she and your dad through soccer. Great people to have know them. Don and Fran Adolfs "
"Our thoughts and prayers for you all at this sad time. Many good memories. RIP"
"The Koenig family sends prayers to the entire family. We are all very grateful for everything the Mackenzie family has done for us, and many others in the Quincy area. Jack and Sharon were both incredible people, and will be missed by anyone lucky enough to know them. "
"I know Jack was waiting with a big hug for Sharon this morning. I'll remember her as a sweet woman with a heart of gold and bless her for her kindness towards my mom in her last years. Prayers to the family."