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Elizabeth Cornwell Obituary

Elizabeth Carole Cornwell, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:49 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Herald-Whig on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Oct

25

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Church of St. Peter

IL

Oct

25

Memorial Mass

12:00 p.m.

Church of St. Peter

IL

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1535 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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James R Howell

October 21, 2025

I intend to plant two trees on my farm in memory of both your mom and dad.

Jim

James Howell

October 21, 2025

Cornwell Family:

My condolences to Jill and her three brothers on the loss of your mother. I remember seeing both Betty and Bill for many years at St Peters when I drove my family down from Walcott, IA to celebrate Christmas with my parents and siblings in rural Payson. I always looked forward to seeing them near the back of the church if I got there early enough, as often we had to stand. They were always friendly toward me. Jill, I believe they told me you lived in or near Augusta, GA.

I recently bought 70 acres of the family farm after my mom passed at almost 97 years on 10-15-2024. Exactly one year before your mom. This is the farm where you gave my grandfather a ride in your blue Triumph Spitfire many years ago. He talked about that ride for years. I work at the farm every other week where my mom and I started a tree and wildlife habitat on 22 acres almost five years ago. This is my retirement job, once I retire. I have great memories of the Cornwell family. And your dad´s slogan of "For Land Sake, call Bill Cornwell."

Again, please accept my sincere condolences. I'm an orphan too.

James Howell
8298 New Liberty Rd
Walcott, IA 52773

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