Mary "LuAnn" Young

Mary "LuAnn" Young, 76, of Mendon, passed away at 7:48 pm Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
LuAnn was born on January 18, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Otis D. and Sadie E. Robertson Corrigan. She married her late husband, Robert T. Young, on May 15, 2000, in Quincy, Illinois.
LuAnn graduated from Bowen High School in 1967. Over the years, she worked at Motorola, Jack's, Images Offset Printing, and Wal-Mart Bakery in Quincy and General Mills in Hannibal, where she built many lasting friendships with colleagues.
LuAnn found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was a familiar face at the Elk's Hall, where she played Bingo every Thursday, reveling in the camaraderie and excitement of the game. Her passion for the arts was evident in her frequent visits to the community theatre, where she reveled in the magic of live performances. LuAnn's love for animals was profound, and she shared her home with beloved pets Britney, and Bella Rose, while also finding joy in caring for neighborhood cats.
LuAnn's adventurous spirit shone through in her love for travel, with Quartzite, Arizona, and Branson, Missouri, being among her favorite destinations. Closer to home, she could often be found playing slots, watching the Hallmark Channel, or indulging her sweet tooth with a treat. Above all, LuAnn's heart belonged to her family. She was a constant, cheering presence at her grandchildren's sporting events, and she considered them the light of her life. She cherished the opportunity to gather her loved ones for holidays and special occasions.
LuAnn is survived by her life partner, James Carolan of Mendon, Illinois; her children, Samuel (Cherokee) Walters IV of Wayland, Missouri, Andrew (Ashley) Gallaher of Coatsburg, Illinois, and Lacey (James) Eyster of Quincy; her adored grandchildren, Cameron Henson, Landen Henson, Owen Gallaher, Colt Gallaher, and Josie Eyster; and her brothers, Dale (Jan) Corrigan and Robert (Brenda) Corrigan. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her kindness and spirit.
LuAnn was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, George Colson, James Corrigan, Carl Corrigan, and an infant daughter, Toni Walters.
Friends and Family are invited to LuAnn's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL.
A Funeral Ceremony will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Karen Swagger will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Josie Basket Project.