1956
2022
Dana S. Sass, age 65, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, in her home. She was born on February 21, 1956, in Quincy, Illinois. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and Maryville College. She married Jon E. Sass on December 23, 1981. He survives. Dana was an administrative assistant for the Quincy Public Schools for 32 years, serving in numerous capacities over the years. She attended St. Peter Catholic Church.
She was an avid Blue Devils fan and could not be missed in the stands with her cowbell. She enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking. She was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by:
HER MOTHER: Carroll A. Hill
FOUR CHILDREN: Jason Sass and his wife Sarah; Amy Mayberry and her husband Bill; Adam Sass and his wife Julie; and Elisabeth Sass.
SIX GRANDCHILDREN: Gretchen Sass and Sophia Sass; Mikayla Mayberry and Morgan Mayberry; and Graham Sass and Declan Sass.
SIBLINGS: Kelly A. Whan and her husband Merl; and Donna Jones.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Dana was preceded in death by her father Donald R. Feld, maternal grandparents, Harold and Elizabeth Hoener and two brothers: John R. Feld and James I. Feld
Dana knew that there was good in everyone and there was always a warm meal and a hug at her house for anyone who needed it.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Quincy Public School Alternative Program. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com.
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Sponsored by Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
5 Entries
Janet Ellison
February 5, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Cherri Frydenlund
January 22, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bronda McNay Thornsberry
January 22, 2022
Dana will be dearly missed. She was a strong woman and fought a long battle. Condolences to family.
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