Martha Danglade

Martha Danglade, age 83, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:20 p.m. in Sunset Home. Martha was born September 6, 1942 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Murray and Mary Margaret Blackman Danglade. Martha was a 1960 graduate of Quincy High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in History from Quincy College in 1964. She also graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College in Kirksville, MO. While she was in college, Martha was a member of Debutante Drum & Bugle Corps. Martha taught Junior High School and High School in Barry for five years. She then moved to Unity High School in Mendon, where she taught Civics and History for 30 years. Martha had also worked at the Busy Bee and at the Quincy Police Department in the evidence department. She had also been employed by the Adams County Health Department in the dental department. In her spare time, Martha volunteered at the Ladies of Charity and at Blessing Hospital. Additionally, she attended POLIS classes for a number of years. Survivors include two cousins: Glen (Pam) Blackman of Bartlesville, OK and Douglas K. (Nancy) Blackman of Wichita, KS Martha was preceded in death by her parents and a cousin, Darrell Blackman. Services: Martha was cremated as per her wishes. There will be no services. Memorials: Quincy Humane Society. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.