IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John "Frank"

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Quigley

October 21, 1925 – April 2, 2021

Obituary

John F. "Frank" Quigley (October 21, 1925 - April 2, 2021) John F. "Frank" Quigley passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on Oct. 21, 1925, Frank was a lifelong farmer in Wilton Township who resided on his Centennial family farm for his entire life. He was preceded in death by his first wife Frances (nee Wilm) in 1968, his second wife MaryAnn (nee Kiep) in 2007, his daughter Margaret Pyle in 2019, twin sons at birth and his parents, Matt and Marie. Frank is survived by his children Dorothy Thompson, Patricia (Don) Poll, Jerry (Joyce), Jim (Liz), John (Linda), Susie (Dave) Eichorst, Susan (the late Ron) Cepela, Lauren (Doug) Krippel and Carole (Frank) Combs-Richey, another son-in-law, Cody Pyle as well as 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Along with working on the farm, Frank held several factory jobs in Chicago as a young man and later, was a supervisor at the Joliet Army Ammunition plant. He went on to become the Wilton Township Assessor for over 25 years and the Wilton Township Supervisor for two terms. He continued his career in the Will County Supervisor of Assessments office. After leaving the County, he was self-employed as a farm and real estate appraiser along with his business partner, Gloria Vargo. Frank was a 1943 graduate of Joliet Catholic H.S. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and held the office of Grand Knight for one term. He was also a charter member of the Braidwood Recreation Club. Frank was proud to be a farmer and enjoyed his big garden. He spent many winters in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. He loved his Irish heritage, was a fan of Notre Dame and followed their sports teams. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Covid-19 protocols will be followed; face masks and social distancing required. Mass of Christian Burial will be private but if you would like to attend Frank's funeral via live stream, please click on the following link: live link . Private interment Mount St. Patrick Cemetery, Wilton Center. The family would like to express special thanks and gratitude to Deacon Milt Leppert and Eucharistic Minister Steve Niemiec for their support over many years, as well as Joliet Area Community Hospice and his caregivers Ben and Lisa. Memorials may be made in Frank's name to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Cir., Joliet, IL 60431 or Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com
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