Betty J. Bockhold
Betty J. Bockhold, age 91, formerly of 1428 Elm, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in St. Vincent’s Home. She was born on March 29, 1924 in Riverside Township, Adams County, IL the daughter of Frank & Mary (Wietholder) Duesterhaus, Sr. She married George Bockhold on April 28, 1943 in St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 19, 2002. Betty had worked at Underbrink’s bakery and at Buddy’s IGA; but her main vocation had been a labor of love, caring for her daughter, Linda for over fifty years.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
Betty is survived by:
ONE SON: David Bockhold and his wife Theresa of rural Payson, IL
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Laura Ohnemus and her husband Mike of rural Camp Point, IL; Matt Bockhold and his wife Ashley of Quincy and Ross Bockhold and his wife Sarah of rural Quincy.
FIVE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Madelyn and Lane Ohnemus, Kaiser Bockhold, and Grady and Josey Bockhold.
ONE BROTHER: Frank Duesterhaus, Jr and his wife Joan of Quincy
ONE SISTER: Pat Wolf of Quincy.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Peter, Stan Peter, Don Steinkamp, Dale Steinkamp, Dennis Steinkamp, Frank Bockhold, Ray Bockhold, Henry Bockhold and Mark Bockhold.
In addition to her husband, Betty was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Linda, and two great-granchildren: twins, Gwendolyn Theresa and Ellison Rose Bockhold, and one sister: Rosalia Peter
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus TV Mass for Shut-ins or to the Franciscans at Holy Cross Friary in Quincy.
My prayers are with the Bockhold family at this time and in the future.
David and Family – Please accept my sympathy at the passing of your mother. You may not know it, but I knew your mother before I ever met your cousin Shirley. When I was at Quincy College, I would sometimes stop into the IGA and your sweet mother would often give this poor college student a free cookie. I always had a sweet spot in my heart for her kindness and friendliness. I won’t be with you tomorrow but want you to know that she is in my thoughts and prayers as she enters rest eternal. Peace to you all. Jay
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave and Theresa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. With our Sympathy, Justina and Brian Munday
Dear David and Family – you may not know it, but I knew your mother before I met your cousin Shirley. When I was at Quincy College, I often shopped at the IGA and if your mother was behind the bakery counter, she would often pass this poor college student a free cookie. Her friendliness and kindness earned her a sweet spot in my heart. I will not be with you today but you are all much in my thoughts and prayers. She has earned her eternal rest. Peace to you all, Jay
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. She was a very nice neighbor. Peace to you all.
Dave and Theresa – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace