Paul Quirk

Paul J Quirk, 86, of Shipman, passed away early Thurs morning, March 7, 2019 at home. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Kemper, IL to John Henry & Mary Josephine (Kirsch) Quirk.

Paul married Geneva F (Baker) Quirk on July 21, 1951 in Shipman.   In addition to his wife he is survived by daughters & sons in laws: Brenda & Mark Enright of Cohasset, MN and Nancy & Ben Stinnett of Shipman, sons & daughters in laws: Paul & Sharon Quirk of Shipman and Rick & Linda Quirk of Shipman, 9 grandchildren: Christy & Chucker Darr, Tiffany & Eric Wagener, Derek & Lindsey Parker, Melissa Parker, Brienna Parker, Jennifer & Jason Baumann, Chris Quirk & Crystal Beasley, Jon Stinnett & Heather Campbell, Jo-Anna & Luke Ivers; 12 great grandchildren: Charlie Darr, Alyssa & Ethan Wagener, Tye & Cam Parker, Tyler & Caitlin Baumann, Addyson & Reagan Quirk, Annabelle & Lucy Stinnett, & Geneva Ivers. Also surviving are brother & sister in law; Louis & Barb Quirk of Godfrey, sisters in laws & brothers in laws: Georgia & Larry Bray of Shipman, Darlene & Lester Large of Woodburn, Roy Lee Baker of Shipman and Dan Baker of Shipman.

Paul enjoyed family, friends and was always eager to share a joke with all. Paul was a laborer who worked out of the Labor Local #338 in Wood River, the Shipman Laborers Local 695 where he served as business agent for years. Paul was a member of the Macoupin County Board for over 20 years and served on many committees.  Paul was a 4th Degree Knight with the Jerseyville Knights of Columbus. He was a member and Past Governor of the Jerseyville Moose where he received his Pilgrim Degree.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Mary Maupin & Veronica Waltrip and brother: Leo Quirk.

Visitation will be 9-11 am Mon March 11, 2019 at St John's Catholic Church in Medora where he was a member.

Funeral services will be at 11 am Mon March 11, 2019 at St John's Catholic Church in Medora with Fr Bill Kessler officiating.

Burial will be in St Denis Catholic Cemetery in Shipman.

Memorial may be made to the Shipman Unit of the Area Ambulance Service or the Shipman Fire Department.

Online information and guestbook may be found at www.targhettafuneralhomes.com

Obit Provided By:
Anderson Family Funeral Home