DEANNA MIDDENDORF

Deanna G. Middendorf, 58, of Quincy, Ill., died February 22, 2020, in Blessing Hospital.

Deanna was born June 26, 1961 in Quincy, Ill,, the daughter of Jim and Sondra Watson Beilstein. She married Jon Middendorf on Oct. 24, 1987 in Canton, Mo.

Deanna was a 1979 graduate of Highland High School in Lewis County, Mo. She attended both John Wood Community College and Quincy College. She received her certification in early childhood development. Deanna was employed at the West Central Child Care Connection for several years before being employed at the Quincy Humane Society. Recently, Deanna was a teacher at the Lollipop Plus Preschool. Deanna was passionate about children and loved being a part teaching and encouraging their development. Many children knew her as the "Story Lady".

Deanna loved her family dearly, and she was a caregiver for her grandchildren. Deanna was hands down the Best Grandma ever! She loved going on mission trips and being a youth group leader with her husband and daughters. Deanna was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, loved soaking up the sun by the pool, and was also a fan of shopping.

Survivors include her husband, Jon, two daughters, Emily (Don) Echternkamp and Shannon Middendorf, and two grandsons, Liam Koenig and Jaxon Echternkamp, all of Quincy; her parents, Jim and Sondra Beilstein, Quincy; brother, Brent Beilstein, Taylor, MO; sister, Cheryl (Michael) Schroeder, Quincy; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Tammy K. Miller.

Deanna was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in law, Paul and Patricia Middendorf.

Services were held February 26, 2020 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Rev. Kevin McGinnis officiated.

Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois

Memorials: Blessing Foundation for the Cancer Center or Blessing Foundation for Hospice

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