Jean L. Loeffler, 88, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 3:55 pm Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. A funeral ceremony will be at 11:00 am Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. A visitation will be Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home. Jean was born August 29, 1932, in Hancock County, IL to John F. and Amanda A. Wemhaner Shipe. She was married to James E. Loeffler on January 6, 1954 in Quincy, IL. They were married for 61 years before he preceded her in death on November 25, 2015. Survivors include two children, Jana Speed of Fowler, IL and Jill Gross (Tony) of Quincy, IL; three grandchildren, Kevin Speed (fiancée Kate Hastings), Amanda Gross (fiancé Tim Matlock), and Olivia Gross; her grand-dogs, Sully, Jet, and Lionel; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Jean was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Dorothy Shipe. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Quincy High School and later attended Gem City Business College. She went on to be a bookkeeper for Farm Bureau and Adams County Homemakers. Jean was a Senior Center volunteer and a member of the "Salem Singles" church group. She loved St. Louis Cardinals baseball and was an excellent cook, always hosting holidays at her house. Most of all, Jean loved her family and their annual trips to the Lake of the Ozarks. She especially loved her grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed attending their activities and making scrapbooks for each of them. Jean was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to Quincy Humane Society. Pallbearers will be Tony Gross, Kevin Speed, Kate Hastings, Amanda Gross, Tim Matlock, and Olivia Gross.