Bonita "Kay" Turnbaugh Alderton Quincy, Illinois Obituary

Bonita "Kay" Turnbaugh Alderton

Bonita "Kay" Turnbaugh Alderton, 80, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 12:18 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. A funeral ceremony will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Friends and Family are invited to Kay's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. Kay was born August 9, 1940, in Barry, IL to Merle and Ulella Darnell DeJaynes. She was first married to Ray Turnbaugh, who preceded her in death. She was later married to David E. Alderton. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2013. Survivors include four children, Sherry Sparrow (Ron) of Quincy, IL, Kim McDermott (Roger) of Quincy, IL, Bill Turnbaugh (Chris) of Quincy, IL, and Randy Turnbaugh of Quincy, IL; seven grandchildren, Josh Turnbaugh, Halee Turnbaugh, Heather McDermott, Jessica McDermott, Shawn Sohn (Jason), Christi Krouse (Jeff), and Amanda Maas (Jeremy); several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Tooley Motley of Barry, IL and Faye Stilley of Hannibal, MO. In addition to her husbands, Kay was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter-in-law, Dee Turnbaugh. Kay was a bartender at Stubby's Tavern for many years. Kay loved playing the slot machines at the boat, traveling to Las Vegas, and bowling in her younger years. She also enjoyed barbecuing and cooking holiday meals, including her famous vegetable soup. Most of all, Kay cherished her time spent with friends and family. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Cancer Center. Pallbearers will be Jason Sohn, Jared Pipkin, Jeff Krouse, Alex Krouse, Jeremy Maas, Tyler Maas, and Josh Turnbaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Houghton, Brady Krouse, and Konnor Allensworth.
August 9, 1940 - September 16, 202008/09/194009/16/2020
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Bonita "Kay" Turnbaugh Alderton, 80, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 12:18 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at St. Vincent's Home in Quincy. A funeral ceremony will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Friends and Family are invited to Kay's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. Kay was born August 9, 1940, in Barry, IL to Merle and Ulella Darnell DeJaynes. She was first married to Ray Turnbaugh, who preceded her in death. She was later married to David E. Alderton. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2013. Survivors include four children, Sherry Sparrow (Ron) of Quincy, IL, Kim McDermott (Roger) of Quincy, IL, Bill Turnbaugh (Chris) of Quincy, IL, and Randy Turnbaugh of Quincy, IL; seven grandchildren, Josh Turnbaugh, Halee Turnbaugh, Heather McDermott, Jessica McDermott, Shawn Sohn (Jason), Christi Krouse (Jeff), and Amanda Maas (Jeremy); several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Tooley Motley of Barry, IL and Faye Stilley of Hannibal, MO. In addition to her husbands, Kay was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter-in-law, Dee Turnbaugh. Kay was a bartender at Stubby's Tavern for many years. Kay loved playing the slot machines at the boat, traveling to Las Vegas, and bowling in her younger years. She also enjoyed barbecuing and cooking holiday meals, including her famous vegetable soup. Most of all, Kay cherished her time spent with friends and family. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Cancer Center. Pallbearers will be Jason Sohn, Jared Pipkin, Jeff Krouse, Alex Krouse, Jeremy Maas, Tyler Maas, and Josh Turnbaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Houghton, Brady Krouse, and Konnor Allensworth.

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Sep
22
Visitation
Tuesday, September 22 2020
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home
1435 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301
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Sep
23
Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 23 2020
02:00 PM
O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home
1435 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301
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Final Resting Place
Greenmount Cemetery
1701 South 12th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
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Memorial Contributions

Blessing Cancer Center