Amber Greving Fafoglia

On August 23, 2020 our beautiful daughter Amber went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a beloved mother, daughter, grandchild and friend, she touched the lives of numerous people with her exuberant spirit.

She was born in Quincy, IL on October 19th, 1973 to William and Debra (Lish) Greving of Camp Point, IL.

She traveled the world extensively with walking tours and scuba diving trips as a certified diving instructor. She was a 1992 graduate of Quincy Senior High School and an active member of the Crossing Church in Quincy. Amber had become an integral part in the Re-Generation: Recovery in Christ, always wanting to help and serve others.

Amber is survived by her son, Keenan Fafoglia, of Springfield, IL. Her parents and brother, Jacob, and his wife Valerie Greving along with their children Ella, Nathaniel and Nicholas of Quincy; her maternal grandmother, Jane McSparren of Hannibal and maternal grandfather, Floyd Lish of Quincy.

She is also survived by her uncles Robert and Susan Greving of Winchester, TN, Jeffrey and Mil Greving of Albuquerque, NM, and Dusty and Pat Lish of Hannibal, MO. Aunts Ruth and Al Stotler of Sunrise, FL, Dorothy and Curtis Moore of Camp Point, IL, and Dawne and Steven Kennedy of Jacksonville, NC.

Several great Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Special Friend Rick Sager, Mimi Gorman, and Christine Bequette-Birkemeier

Amber was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents Herbert and Bertha Greving, Uncle Thomas Greving,
Maternal step grandmother Sue Lish, and step grandfather Bob McSparren.

A Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials to be made to ReGeneration through The Crossing Church, Quincy. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

30 Comments

  1. Michael and Lola Moore on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We met Amber when we traveled with Lost in Italy on 2 trips to Italy. She was a ray of sunshine and she made our trips so enjoyable. May God bring you Peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. RIP Dear sweet Amber.

  2. Cindy [Russell] Bryant on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    My prayers to the family What a wonderful soul. Until we meet again

  3. Sandy Freiburg on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    My memories are of this sweet child, I was priviledged to teach. My prayers are with you.

  4. Loren & Nancy Lummer on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    “By Jamie Anderson TheMindsJournal.Com”

    Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love.
    It’s all the love you want to give,
    but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go
    It’s all the love you want to give,
    but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go

    God’s got this Debbie & Bill. He understood & welcomed your precious daughter, sister & mother home. God comfort & bless the entire family. Praying for you daily

  5. Rick & Annie Householder on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill & Debbie, no words can adaqately express our sympathy. We are so sorry for your pain and los!! Sincerely, Rick & Annie

  6. Walt and Diane Giesing on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss.
    She was a sweetheart and will never be forgotten.
    Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

  7. Sandy Meyer on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Debbie and Bill,
    I am so sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Mary Mahair Fuller on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Debbie, Bill, and Jacob so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  9. Richie Reis on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Sorry to hear of Ambers passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family. May she Rest In Peace.

  10. Greg and Jody Frese on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill and Debbie we are so sorry to hear about Amber. Know that we are thinking and praying for all of you

  11. Brian Mast on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill, Debbie, Jake and family..I am truly sorry to hear about Amber’s passing..You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..

  12. Keith & Shirley Stokes on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss!
    Love & prayers for all of you

  13. Jason and Kelly Klinner on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time and in the weeks to come.

  14. Kay Rademan on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Jake,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Kay

  15. Kimberly S Boone on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill & Debbie – was so saddened to hear of Ambers passing. Raymond and I will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.

  16. Watts Family on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Our prayers are with you all and sending healing energy to support you through this.

  17. Cindy Raybern on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy from Cindy and Terry, Winchester, TN

  18. Cyndee Lester on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill, Debra and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of this devastating news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  19. Rita Arment on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill and Debbie, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

  20. Sharon and Jim Kuhlman on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Thoughts and prayers for all of you during this most difficult time.

  21. Rita (Schoonover) Rokita on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Sending my thoughts and prayers, may you find peace in this difficult time. So heartbreaking.

  22. Linda Boston on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    To the Geving family. I am so sorry to hear of Amber’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out! Always had smile for everyone she came in contact with. Amber, thank you for always being so kind to me!! You will be terribly missed. R.I.H. my sweet friend

  23. Jeffrey Lake on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    My deepest sympathy and Prayers to all her Family and Friends. She was a wonderful Person. God Bless

  24. Kathy (McGee) Harman on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  25. Joan and Steve Fafoglia on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Amber was our sister-in-law for many years and we will cherish the memories of travels, children’s love and adventures. God will hold her vibrant spirit in His hands ever lasting. Bill, Deb and Jake/Valerie: Prayers and virtual hugs for finding peace in this difficult time.

  26. Gina Vonderhaar on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Bill, Debbie and Jake- we are so very sorry for Amber’s passing. Her smile would light up a room. I know God will wrap His arms around your family members, hopefully providing peace comfort and strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers

  27. Roger and Mary Ann Long on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Our sympathy to you and your family.

  28. Jenny Neiswender on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Thinking of you all! May God carry you during this extremely difficult time. Prayers

  29. Sherri L Valentine on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Sending heartfelt condolences to her family, I had the privilege to have worked with her for a short period of time. She was a vibrant person and may she rest in peace with our lord.

  30. Ann (Waterkotte) Barnett on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Sorry to hear of Amber’s passing. My prayers are with you.

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