Jane Elizabeth McQuie, 92, of Montgomery City, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, after an extended illness.
She was born on July 31, 1931 in Hermann, the oldest child of Arlie and Edna (Heck) Scharnhorst. She graduated from Hermann High School, attended Drury College and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri. After college she was an elementary school teacher for the Webster Groves School District. In May of 1954, she married Walt D. McQuie. They were married 67 years until Walt’s death on January 17, 2021.
Jane moved to Montgomery City to make her home and family with Walt. Besides raising four children, she spent countless hours volunteering. She was an active member of Montgomery City First United Methodist Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and teaching Sunday School. She spent many years teaching as a volunteer at Montgomery City Elementary and in the local adult literacy program. She served as president of the School Board, helping with issues during the construction of the Montgomery County R-II Middle School. Jane was the first woman elected as an alderman in Montgomery City. She initiated and inspired others to help revive the United Way in Montgomery County.
Jane was named Montgomery City Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Person of the Year’ in 2008. She was also an active member of the Montgomery City Public Library board and the Montgomery County Historical Society. Jane was a doting wife and mother and a proud grandmother. She was a 4-H leader and a very proud Cub Scout den mom. She truly was a pillar in the community. Her compassion and unwavering commitment to her community was surpassed only by her devotion to her family.
Jane is survived by her children, Walt McQuie of Montgomery City, Ellen McQuie of Columbia, Mo., and Andrew McQuie (Chris Kaiser) of Fayetteville, Ark.; and two grandchildren, Drew Bruno (Jolene Gilbert-Bruno) of Chicago, Ill., and Ann Bruno (Phil Denight) of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Kirn McQuie.
A visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City on Jan. 5. Family members are invited to come at 9:30 am. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., with Reverend Lynn Quist officiating.
Interment will follow in the Montgomery City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Montgomery City Public Library and may be sent in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Missouri 63361.
