Francis Alden Shipp Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 29, 2024, at the age of 86, Francis Alden Shipp (Quincy, Illinois), born in Maple Hill, Kansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merle Shipp and Helen Shipp (Butefish). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Shipp (Pricer); his children, Kate Sanders (Steve) of Quincy and Bruce Shipp (June) of Poplar Grove, IL; his grandsons, David Stegeman (Beth) of Chicago, IL, Zachary Shipp of Roscoe, IL, Alexander Shipp (Sierra) of Greenville, SC and Stephenie Banks of Urbana, IL; and his great grandchildren, Kamylle Banks, Trinity Banks and Tirana Banks.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home (823 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Peter (2600 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301).
Memorials can be made to the Alden Shipp Aviation Scholarship through the Poplar Grove Aviation Education Association, 5151 Orth Road Ste A-1, Poplar Grove, IL 61065.