Mona Quinn

Lafayette - Mona Quinn; beloved mother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away on June 5 after a two-year battle with cancer. She had lived a happy and fulfilling 76 years.

Born in Duluth, MN, and raised in Rice Lake, WI, Mona lived in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and northern Indiana before putting down roots in Lafayette, a community she called home for the last 32 years. Nothing was more important than family and friends to Mona, who always seemed to be going to or coming from a sisters' weekend, her prayer group, her theater group, her "wine-swilling bridge club", dinners with close friends, the symphony, or a visit to San Francisco or Washington, DC, to see her children. Passionate about literature and knowledge, Mona taught high school English for 25 years, including 20 at Lafayette Jefferson, and after retirement, she worked for five more years as an academic advisor at Purdue.

She will be remembered as joyous, even in the most difficult times, kind, generous of spirit, brilliant, and funny—even pulling off some great one-liners in her final days. She was a mentor to countless students and teachers, and a rock on which everyone who knew her could depend. She is survived by two children, four sisters, and a brother.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, at the St. Thomas Aquinas Center in West Lafayette, IN, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mona's name to the Lafayette Jefferson library to ensure, among other things, that they have a sufficient number of copies of The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird in stock for future generations of students and teachers. Checks can be mailed to 1801 South 18th Street, Lafayette, IN, 47905.

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Published by Journal & Courier on Jun. 12, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Mona Quinn

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11 Entries

Christi Branstetter

June 17, 2019

I loved teaching with Mona at Jefferson HS. What fond memories I have of Mona. She was always a bright spot in our school and community! I admired the way she would genuinely share her humor, perspective, and compassion.
My thoughts are with you, Susan.

June 17, 2019

I loved teaching with Mona at Jefferson HS. What fond memories I have of Mona. She was always a bright spot in our school and community! She always genuinely shared her humor, perspective, and compassion.

Chuck Herber

June 14, 2019

I taught with Mona for many years at Jeff. She had a loving heart, a great spirit, and a zest for life. Chuck Herber

Zelda Flye

June 13, 2019

I am sad to learn about Mona's passing and extend my deepest sympathy to her family. I had the pleasure of serving as a volunteer with Mona in the RCIA Program at St. Thomas Aquinas. I learned a great deal from her and valued her insight. In the years that followed it was always great to see Mona and talk with her. I consider it a blessing to have known her.

Molly

June 13, 2019

She was a truly joyful friend, teacher, and colleague. I can hear her laugh clear as day! :) All of our prayers.

June 13, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that the God of all comfort grant you peace at this time. We find one of his promises in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again. He will comfort your heart and give you strength and hope in the days ahead.

CAROLYN ACKERSON

June 12, 2019

i ENJOYED MANY GOOD TIMES WITH MONA AS A HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE. TWO YEARS AGO SHE CALLED AND SAID SHE WOULD BE BACK IN RICE LAKE TO VISIT,SO ICALLED A GROUP OF HER GAL CLASSMATES AND WE MET FOR A WONDERFUL LUNCH SHE WAS HER OLD SELF AND WE HAD A WONDERFUL DAY VISITING AND REMINESCING ABOUT OLD TIMES. SHORTLY AFTER THAT SHE BECAME ILL. I WAS ABLE TO TALK TO HER A FEW TIMES AFTER THAT. SHE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.

Marianne Gupta

June 11, 2019

Mona was a wonderful colleague and friend. I was always inspired by her zest for life and her unflagging optimism and positive outlook, even amid trying situations. She was thoughtful and wise. I missed her, when she retired from our academic advising group but was fortunate to visit with her from time to time. Now, I will miss her forever.

Denny and Mary Leuck

June 9, 2019

Sorry to hear about her passing. Mona was always a happy person and a great neighbor.

James and Veneta Hazlewood

June 8, 2019

Saddened to hear of her passing. She was always a positive happy person and a great neighbor.

Mickey Fierst

June 7, 2019

Susan, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mother. She was a pleasure to know. Your family is in my thoughts as well as my prayers. Prayfully,
Mickey Fierst

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