James E. Quinn Obituary (1936

James E. Quinn, 89, of Henry, passed away Monday February 23, 2026, 11:01 am at the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle, IL. Private family graveside services will be held at Henry Cemetery, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the Henry American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Jim was born March 4, 1936, in Princeton, IL to Leo J. and Mildred L. (White) Quinn. He married Delores Jean Read June 20, 1959, in Henry, IL. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2025. Surviving are his one sister, Barbara Quinn, of Naples, FL. and daughters, Melinda Quinn, of Columbia, MO, Amy (Paul Valcour) Quinn, of Litchfield, NH., and Elizabeth Allinson, of Mansfield, TX., two grandchildren, Caitlin Cummins of Dallas, TX. and Quinn Cummins of Arlington, TX. Also surviving are David Quinn of Bloomington, IL., Douglas (Shelly) Quinn of Woodridge, IL., Michael (Georgette) Quinn of Carlock and Brian Quinn of Peoria. His parents, and two brothers, Allen S. and Roger L. Quinn, and son-in-law, Timothy Allinson, preceded him in death. Jim served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Henry First Presbyterian Church, the Henry American Legion, the Henry Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Mohammed Shrine, and the Order of Eastern Star. Jim was active in his church and community. He served on the M-P Fair Board for many years, and on the Marshall County Board. Jim was very proud to be a farmer for most of his life, living on a Century Farm. He and his wife Delores, are rememberd for their square dancing, love of traveling, and spending winters in Texas.