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Joseph Quill Obituary
95, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2017. Joe was born on May 9, 1921 in Indianapolis to Hugh M. and Mary B. McCarthy Quill. Joe graduated from the University of Notre Dame and its Law School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an attorney in Indianapolis for 58 years retiring in 2008.
Joe and his wife, Dolores, were married in the first building on the University of Notre Dame campus, the Log Chapel, by the Rev. Charles Carey C.S.C.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Adrienne Quill (Kriss Anderson) of Kettering, OH and Annette Quill (Scott Burnham) of Golden, CO; and five grandchildren: Murphy and Roland Anderson and Cecelia, Charlotte and Josephine Burnham. Joe is also survived by his sister Mary Ellen Judd of Bloomfield Hills MI and one cousin Mary Katherine (Katie) Johnson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 18 at 11 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary (71st and Keystone). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor, Shriners Children's Hospital, or St. Matthew Catholic Church for benefit of Dr. Ellen Einterz Program. For a more complete obituary and to offer condolences please refer to
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Quill
Merrill Roberts
January 9, 2024
I miss him every day..
February 8, 2017
Annette,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Let us know if you need anything.
Jimmy and Soo
Charley Grahn
January 18, 2017
Dear Family of my friend, Joe Quill
I am a lawyer colleague / friend of Joe. My father, Raymond Grahn, was a long-time personal and professional friend of Joe. My dad's friendship with Joe began at Butler (around 1939?), where they both worked on the "campus crew", earning a few extra bucks for their tuition. Then WWII intervened. But after... their friendship continued as Indy attorneys from the 1940s until the "new millennium". Joe was the best, a true friend, a fine, honorable lawyer. I know, too, how he loved his family. I am thankful to have known him and will miss him very much. My sympathy and good wishes to all Joe's dearest loved ones.
My deepest sympathy ~ Isaiah 25:8
January 18, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. May fond memories and God's promise to "wipe away tears from all faces" bring you comfort during your time of grief.
Mike McGinley
January 17, 2017
Joe was a sweet person., until he put on his attorney face and went to wok helping the needy. He loved ND, Cathedral, God, and his country.
He always had a twinkle in his eyes.
May God welcome you home, Joe.
You ran a great race.
Joe Vollmer
January 17, 2017
To the family of Joe Quill,
My name is Joe Vollmer and I teach at Cathedral High School. I regret that I cannot be at there today or tomorrow. I met Mr. Quill a number of years ago at Indiana Lake Country Club. More recently, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with him and Ed Knych a couple of times. Mr. Quill knew my father (Joe Vollmer), as they both attended Cathedral and Notre Dame. Though I spent time with Joe on only a handful of occasions, he made a strong impression on me as a person of great character and integrity. He was simply a pleasure to be with and I shall miss him. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
January 16, 2017
Joe, you will be in my thoughts for ever
Merrill Roberts=the kid
Gerald Zore
January 16, 2017
May passing time, caring friends and loving memories, work gently through the coming days to help comfort his family.
Bridget Wetterer
January 14, 2017
Indianapolis has lost a fantastic lawyer and even a better citizen. Mr. Quill, it was a pleasure getting to know you these past months and I am only sorry I didn't meet you sooner. Your stories from years past, your love for Notre Dame, your daughters, friends, clients was amazing. You were a kind and gentle man, and I was honored to help you in anyway I could. May God Grant you Eternal Rest, and enjoy all of your friends and your lovely Wife in Heaven. Best Wishes. Bridget Wetterer
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