Marcia K. Tushaus — Duker & Haugh

Marcia K. Tushaus, age 82, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Quincy, the daughter of Frank “Tubby” and Marie (Oenning) Tushaus. She attended St. Francis Solanus Grade School and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She attended Gem City Business College. She worked more than forty years in the accounting department at Merchants Wholesale. After that she worked as a parish secretary at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, where she was a life-long member.

Marcia lived in the same house at her entire life and had many wonderful neighbors. Through the years she cared for several pets, the most recent being her beloved dog, Megan. For decades Marcia tended a large garden that usually had an abundance of tomatoes. She enjoyed crafts and holiday decor. She traveled extensively including vacations to Hawaii and Alaska. Her favorite hobby was playing cards with friends and family. She had many lifelong friends that were very important to her.

Marcia was a member of the Ladies of St. Francis Society and volunteered at The Ladies of Charity Thrift Store. She organized countless funeral dinners at St. Francis Church. Her humor and spirit brightened the lives of those who knew her.

Although she did not have children of her own, Marcia was a constant presence in the lives of her nieces and nephew. She was a dedicated aunt and gave them opportunities to camp, be on a country farm with horses and cows, and learn crafting, gardening and lawn care skills. In her final weeks, Linda, John and Gretchen had the honor of caring for and reminiscing with her. Auntie Marcia will be missed, but they, as well as the next generations of nieces and nephews, are forever blessed by her love.

Marcia is survived by: a sister, Mary Bernadine “Marydine” Frankenhoff; a sister-in-law, Mary “Fran” Tushaus. Nieces and nephews: Gretchen Mason (Dennis), John Frankenhoff, Linda Aichinger (John), and James Frankenhoff (Diane) and a nephew-in-law, Patrick Cunningham.

Great nieces and nephews: Emily Mason, Sarah Mason; Ashley Garner (Chris); Molly Cunningham (Jarod Milanese), Erin Cunningham; Matthew Frankenhoff, Kathrin Frankenhoff, Erik Frankenhoff and a great-great nephew, Colton Garner.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother Lucille Tushaus; a brother Ronald Tushaus; a great niece Mary Cunningham; a niece Susan (Frankenhoff) Cunningham; a brother-in-law Roger Frankenhoff.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Francis Solanus Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to one of the following: The Ladies of Charity, St. Francis Catholic School or Quincy Notre Dame High School. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com.