O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home The O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home is proud to be a part of Quincy and the surrounding Eastern Illinois communities.

For well over 100 years the James O’Donnell Family of Funeral Homes has been proud to give back to a communities that have been so good to the O’Donnell family. We enjoy co-creating with our community meaningful experiences that help our families heal, remember and even celebrate the memories of those we love. All of our events are free and open to all in the communities we serve.

James M. Turner, 39, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Quincy, IL.James was born July 10, 1986, in Quincy,...
07/21/2025

James M. Turner, 39, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Quincy, IL.

James was born July 10, 1986, in Quincy, IL to Michael Dale and Ann (Gehring) Turner.

Survivors include his three children, Jayma, Harlyn, and Epic Turner; one sister, Crystal Stoltz (David); one b...

Joe "Hammer" R. Kindhart, 42, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL...
07/20/2025

Joe "Hammer" R. Kindhart, 42, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Joe "Hammer" was born June 25, 1983, in Quincy, IL to John David Kindhart Sr. and Yvonne (Morse) Kindhart.

Survivors include his parents, John Kindhart Sr. (Dena ...

Kenneth "Rodney" Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.Rodney w...
07/18/2025

Kenneth "Rodney" Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Rodney was born February 16, 1956, in Quincy, IL to Kenneth L. Wells and Dorothy (Goodwin) Foglesong. He was married to Patricia "Pat" Wells on November 27, 1976, at St. Francis S...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hull, 79, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.Jerry was bo...
07/08/2025

Gerald "Jerry" L. Hull, 79, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Jerry was born October 31, 1945, in Quincy, IL to Virgil and Dorothy (Frohn) Hull. He was married to Mary E. Baker on June 21, 1970, in Ursa, IL. She preceded him in death on November...

Roger Thomas Littleton, 67, of Quincy, met his Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Guymon, OK.Roger was born June 21, ...
07/05/2025

Roger Thomas Littleton, 67, of Quincy, met his Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Guymon, OK.

Roger was born June 21, 1958, in Quincy, IL to James and Patricia (Dunker) Littleton. On October 20, 1979, Roger married the love of his life, Patricia "Patty" Fortner, at Central Baptist Church ...

Barbara A. Harness, 74, of Quincy, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. O'Donnell-Cookson L...
07/03/2025

Barbara A. Harness, 74, of Quincy, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home is handling the cremation. There will be no services at this time.

Theodore "Ted" Ray Neumann, 74, of Quincy, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at his son's home surrounded by family.Ted...
07/01/2025

Theodore "Ted" Ray Neumann, 74, of Quincy, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at his son's home surrounded by family.

Ted was born December 1, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Carl and Bertha (Stopp) Neumann. A graduate of Quincy Senior High School in 1968, he went on to master the plumbing trade thro...

James "Jim" L. Steeples, 78, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL.Born on May 29, 194...
06/28/2025

James "Jim" L. Steeples, 78, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL.

Born on May 29, 1947, in Keokuk, IA, Jim was the beloved son of Duane A. and Jeannine (Cullen) Steeples. His life was a testament to his strength, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his ...

Patricia "Pat" Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.Patricia "Pat...
06/17/2025

Patricia "Pat" Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Patricia "Pat" was born February 28, 1956, in Springfield, IL to Francis and Vivian (Wewers) Duffy. She was married to Kenneth "Rodney" Wells on November 27, 1976, at St. Francis Solan...

Donna I. Hayden Neece, 95, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her daughter's home in Quincy, IL.A graves...
06/11/2025

Donna I. Hayden Neece, 95, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her daughter's home in Quincy, IL.

A graveside service will be at 1:00pm Friday, June 20, 2025, at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate.

Arrangements for cremation are under...

Rodney Roy Uppinghouse, 72, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL.Rodney was born Septe...
06/10/2025

Rodney Roy Uppinghouse, 72, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL.

Rodney was born September 14, 1952, in Quincy, IL to Roy Otis and Billie Mae (Platt) Uppinghouse. He was married to Kathleen Ann Smith on September 6, 2009, at Whispering Oaks Campground. She ...

Donald "Don" H. Peters, 91, of Quincy, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Q...
06/04/2025

Donald "Don" H. Peters, 91, of Quincy, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.

Don was born October 6, 1933, in Quincy, IL to Lawrence and Martha (Meinert) Peters. In 1956, Don married Eleanor Cadle, with whom he welcomed five wonderful chi...

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O’Donnell-Cookson History

James O’Donnell Life Celebration Homes History

The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. has been serving the region since 1901. Robert and Thomas O’Donnell were the first family members to open the doors of the O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. In 1925, James T. O’Donnell bought the business and led operations until his death in 1952. Harold O’Donnell, son of James T. O’Donnell, operated the family business until his death in 1965. His sister, Helen O’Donnell Davis, was also an operator of the funeral home until her retirement in 1990. Harold’s son, Jim O’Donnell began working for the funeral home in 1973. Under his leadership, the funeral home saw two major expansions. They were the first in the region to begin offering pre-arranged funeral planning to area families. Jim passed away in 2003. James J. O’Donnell became the fifth generation to join the family business in 2001. He currently is the Owner and Funeral Director of the James O’Donnell family of Life Celebration Homes. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Missouri and Illinois.

Zehender-Robinson-Stormer-Cookson Funeral Home History

In 1944, Orin Cookson received his license and began his career operating a funeral home in Plymouth, IL where his wife, Irene, and son, Jerry, joined him in the business. The Stillwell Funeral Home in Augusta, IL was purchased by the family in 1962. Then Orin’s son Rod Cookson joined the family business. The Daugherty Funeral Home was purchased by the family in 1965; it was located at 6th and Spring in Quincy. In 1969 a new facility was opened at 24th and Spring Streets. Rod and Jerry Cookson purchased Zehender-Robinson-Stormer Funeral Home in 1978 and merged their funeral homes into the current facility at 1435 State Street in Quincy.