FRANCIS (TOM) KITCH

Mr. Francis (Tom) Kitch of Quincy, Ill, died in his home on August 1, 2016. Born May 4, 1929 in Steffenville, Mo., Tom was the son of Iva Mae and Horace Kitch. He married Mary Frances Brinkley on November 26, 1953 at John Golden’s Parsonage in Hannibal, Mo., she survives. Tom was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Lewistown High School in Lewistown, Mo. in 1948. Tom had distinguished careers at Gardner Denver in Quincy, Ill., and Knapeide Manufacturing in Quincy, Ill. He also had a small farm in Steffenville, Mo. He enjoyed working, farming, mushroom hunting, fishing and all family events - especially family reunions. Surviving are two sons, David Kitch and his wife Joyce of Maywood, Mo., and Mike Kitch of Lewistown, Mo., and daughter, Marcia Greifer and husband Curt of Naperville, Ill; Seven Grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by a sister, Myrtle and brothers, Vincent and Harlan. Tom requested a cremation and no visitation, memorial or funeral service. A celebration of Tom’s life with his immediate family took place during his Hospice care. As a loving and final note, all he requested was that everyone cherish each and every day and savor all of life’s memories of family and friends. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy was in charge of the arrangements.