Search by Name

Search by Name

Lester John Althoff

1923 - 2016

Lester John Althoff obituary, 1923-2016, Quincy, IL

BORN

1923

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street

Quincy, Illinois

Lester Althoff Obituary

Lester John Althoff, 93, of Quincy, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Illinois Veterans Home.

He was born Jan. 28, 1923, in Adams County, a son of Fred W. and Hannah E. Echternkamp Althoff. He married Helen M. Altheide on March 4, 1944, in Quincy. She preceded him in death May 24, 1999.

Lester was a 1940 graduate of Quincy High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Lester worked as a mechanic at Bob Meyer Garage for 48 years and worked part time for 15 years for Purolator Courier Corp. He had been a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.

Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne (John) Lyon of Quincy; a daughter-in-law, Jane Althoff of Aledo; two grandchildren, Rebecca Lyon and Caleb Althoff; and a great-grandchild, Jacob Lyon.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl C. Althoff; his son, Richard Althoff; his brother, Merle F. Althoff; and his sister, Martha Herron.

SERVICES: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Disseler conducting. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park.

VISITATION: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Bluff Hall Church or Illinois Veterans Home.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: hansenspear.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

Published by Herald-Whig from Jul. 13 to Jul. 15, 2016.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Lester Althoff

Sponsored by Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

I would like to express my condolences to the Althoff family, during this time of bereavement for the passing of Lester. Please be assured that God will provide you with the comfort and strength you need during this most difficult time.-Matthew 5:4
DS

July 14, 2016

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Lester Althoff's name

Memorial Events
for Lester Althoff

Jul

14

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Jul

14

Service

3:00 p.m.

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Funeral services provided by:

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

How to support Lester's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lester Althoff's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more