Katy Lunt Obituary
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Katy was born July 25, 1944, the daughter of Oliver and Annabelle (Shay) Swisher, Jr. in Carthage, Illinois. She graduated from Bowen High School in 1962 and later received her LPN degree from Hannibal Vocational School of Practical Nursing. Katy was united in marriage to Larry Lunt June 22, 1963, at the West Point, Illinois Methodist Church. He survives. She worked as an LPN for 31 years, retiring in 2012. Katy was a faithful member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy, Illinois.
Katy is survived by her husband, Larry, of Quincy; her son, David (Sharon) Lunt of Quincy, Illinois; daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Vermeire, of Branson, Missouri and Deborah "Debbie" (Johnny) Dame of Kirbyville, Missouri; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a sister, Char Swisher of Branson, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Brenda.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. Family will meet friends from 9:30 AM until time of services at 10:30 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Crisis Center of Taney County or Great River Teens Encounter Christ. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.
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