Alvera Rossmiller Bosse, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Bickford Cottage. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Quincy, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Krueger) Hildebrand. Alvera first married George Rossmiller. He preceded her in death. She later married Jack Bosse on August 11, 1962 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2003.

Alvera was a hairstylist, homemaker and lifelong hard-worker. She liked gardening and canning her own vegetables. She loved doing embroidery. Alvera, along with her sister proudly celebrated making 1000 quilts. She also enjoyed water aerobics at the Y and volunteering at the Senior Center.

Survivors include her children:
LeRoy (Janet) Rossmiller of Quincy; Barb (John) Pudlo of Fowler, IL; Janet (Jerry) Welch of Hannibal, MO; Jill (Ralph) Boden; Becky (Boyd) Spoonmore all of Quincy;

Eleven grandchildren: Michelle (Rich) Parrish; Dustin (Laurie) Bosse; Lori (Bryan) Jones; Adam (Tina) Birck; Neil (Amelia) Johnson; Jerrod ( Lauren) Welch; Robert (Val) Boden; Bryan (Ruth) Boden; Beth (Ryan) Schieferdecker; Quentin (Liz) Spoonmore and Garrett (fiancée Faith Avevor) Spoonmore.
Numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Jacki Bosse; a grandson, Brad Birck and her nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or the Quincy Humane Society.