Audrey A. Quilling Obituary (1932 - 2019)

Audrey Ann Quilling, age 86, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her home with hospice. The former Audrey Ann Harper was born May 27, 1932 in the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn Co. WI to James and Vada (Brown) Harper. She graduated from Menomonie High School. On April 14, 1951, Audrey married Lowell Anderson in Colfax. Together they had three children, Julie, Keith and Laurie. After Lowell’s death she later married Gary Quilling on Oct.18, 1958 in Menomonie. They completed their family with the birth of Mark. Audrey loved knitting, sewing, playing cards and making craft projects. Traveling with friends on bus trips and fishing trips to Canada with Gary were also enjoyed. Audrey is survived by her husband Gary; daughters, Julie Eckert and Laurie (Robert) Hickcox; sons, Keith (Lynette) Anderson and Mark Quilling; ten grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy and Joel Eckert, Jinger Brulz and Jessi Knegendorf, Nathan and Ben Anderson, Casey Peterson, Amy Mittlestadt and Brady Hickcox; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ron (Kathy) Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Don and sister-in-law Nancy; first husband Lowell; son-in-law Dan and granddaughter-in-law Jodi. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Rich and her caregivers: JoAnne, Katie, Vickie, Kathy, Mariska and Isaac, also Mayo Clinic Hospice staff for guiding us through the journey. Shelly we couldn’t have done it without you. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2019 at United Methodist Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Wendy Slaback officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.