Dorothy Oelklaus Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Dorothy Oelklaus of Quincy, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 18, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Wright and Maurine Gardiner Wright; and her husband Steven M. Oelklaus. She is survived by: her daughters, Julie Pearson (Jeff) of Argyle, TX, Rachel McCoy (Eric) of Moline, IL and Melissa Fantz (Matt) of Quincy; her grandchildren, Jordan Pearson (Bailey Bell) of Centerton, AR, Conner (Trinity Quillin) of Chicago, IL, Katie McCoy of Moline, IL, Jack McCoy of Moline, IL, Christian McCoy of Moline, IL, CayAnna Fantz of Quincy, Paxton Fantz of Quincy and Lilly Fantz of Quincy; her siblings, Carol Quenett (Dave) of Genoa, IL, Nancy Diefenback (Jim) of Springfield, IL and John Wright (Connie) of Carthage, IL; and her brother-in-law Bill Oelklaus (Marie) of Appleton, WI. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities or to Blessing Cancer Center. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com http://www.hansenspear.com.
