Clarence Ed Qualls' Obituary
Clarence Ed Qualls, 85 years of Dupo, IL., born June 21, 1935 in Jackson County, IL., passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL.
Ed was a retired machinist from McDonnell Douglas with over 35 years of service. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL, Columbia Blue Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M. for over 50 years, Scottish Rite Bodies for over 50 years, Ainad Shrine, Ainad Legion of Honor, American Legion post 485 in Dupo, IL for over 50 years and a United States Army Veteran.
Surviving are his three daughters, Deborah Keys (Jim Foster), Melissa (Dennis) Reichert and Christine (Keith) McDannold, his son, Tim (Heather) Qualls, his grandchildren, Jodi (Brian) Stephens, Kenny (Jennifer) Keys, Andrew (Sarah) Keys, Derek (Nichole) Reichert, Emily (Andy) Camden, Adam (Chelsea) McDannold, Lucas (Santana) McDannold, Samantha Qualls, Colten Qualls and Lily Qualls, his great grandchildren, Waylen & Hailey Keys, Hunter & Hazel Stephens, Eli, Nolan & Reid Reichert and Henry, Gwyn & Harrison Camden and baby McDannold on the way, his sisters, Margie Mosbacher, Ann Riggs and Fay (Homer) Froemling, his brother, Jim Qualls, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, JeanAnn Qualls, nee Stahl, his granddaughter, Deena Reichert, his parents, Eugene and Margaret, nee Ward, Qualls, his son-in-law, Kenny Keys, his sisters, Lucille Holecek and Barbara Qualls
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ, 200 S. 3rd St., in Dupo, IL. Masks are required are current social distancing guidelines are to be followed. Private family funeral services will be held, with Rev. Todd Mushaney, officiating. Private family interment with military honors will be held at the Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Ainad Shriner's Road Runners or Scottish Rite Dyslexia Center for Children. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL.
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