Juanita Quinby, 91, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, January 14th, 2024, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A memorial service for Juanita will be held Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 11:00am at Floyd Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Croix Hospice.
Juanita Fae (Ferch) Quinby, the daughter of Otto Ferch and Agnes (Roosa) Shunkwiler, was born on September 19, 1932, in Charles City. She attended school in Floyd, Charles City, and Mason City. Juanita was united in marriage to Keith Allen Quinby on August 30, 1948, in Floyd. The couple was married for 45 years until his passing on March 30, 1994.
Juanita worked as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. French for 15 years, city clerk in Floyd for 6 ½ years and sold Avon. She also worked for the Charles City and Rockwell Locker, aftercare counselor at Hauser Funeral Home and volunteered for hospice. Juanita was a member of Floyd Grace United Methodist Church and was involved with various church activities.
Living family members include her three sons: Terry (Louise), Don (Carrie), and Jeff; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Wayne Shunkwiler.
Juanita was preceded in death by her father, Otto Ferch; mother, Agnes Shunkwiler; husband, Keith Quinby; and two grandsons.
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
