John E. Ohnemus

John Edmund Ohnemus, age 80, of Quincy, died on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 13, 1943 in Quincy, the son of Francis and Hazel (Schwartz) Ohnemus. John married Stephanie Happekotte on May 2, 1970 in Quincy University Chapel.

John retired from the City of Quincy. Prior to that he worked for Motorola and Sheller Globe in Quincy and EPC in Mora, MN.

He was member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Quincy Breakfast Optimist. As an avid golfer, he volunteered at Little People’s Golf, and was a strong supporter of QND and all local youth programs.

John is survived by his wife, Stephanie, his children: Christine (Bill) Nosbush, Stephen Ohnemus, Mary Elizabeth Ohnemus, Laura Ohnemus, Michael (Tara) Ohnemus and Martin (Allison) Ohnemus; grandchildren: Anthony (Lauren) Nosbush, Elizabeth (Josh) Hainline, Emily (Geoff) Schuette, Matthew Nosbush, Johnathan Ohnemus, Lucas Ohnemus, Isabella Ohnemus, Austin Ohnemus, Olivia Ohnemus and Adeline Ohnemus; and six great grandchildren and other surviving relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frank Ohnemus and James Ohnemus and sister Julia Moore, and a grandson, Christopher Nosbush.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rev. Steven Arisman officiating. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Birthright of Quincy, Adams County Right to Life or Quincy Notre Dame. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com

17 Comments

  1. Mary Ann Kroshinsky on July 17, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    Stephanie and family, I am so sorry to hear about John you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you. We greatly appreciate your prayers and condolences.

  2. Mike Lavery on July 18, 2023 at 9:12 am

    A very good man and lived like a Catholic, Christian man! Rest in Peace John!

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you, Mike, for your kind words! We have learned much by observing how he lived out his faith.

  3. Jenny Hayden on July 18, 2023 at 10:20 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. John was a great man to work with at City Hall. He is no longer in pain. Prayers for each of you left behind.

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you, Jenny. We appreciate your kind words and prayers.

  4. JoAnn Witte on July 18, 2023 at 10:36 pm

    John was a very kind man. I had gotten to know him when he started coming into the Gene Grawe Fund office. He was a very faithful supporter. I enjoyed our conversations. And he was always working for the good of the young people. I will miss him dearly coming in & our visits. May God bless you Stephanie & all the Ohnemus family. May God give you all His comfort & His peace.

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you, JoAnn! He loved to support the parochial schools and all his grandchildren as well as all students!

  5. JuneWinking on July 19, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    So sorry for your loss Stephanie. So surprised to see this. We just got back from vacation today. RIP JOHN. Love and prayers.

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you for your condolences and your prayers.

  6. Amanda Veile on July 19, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    Stephanie
    You and your family has our prayers. So sorry we can’t be there for you, we are out west visiting family

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you, Amanda. We appreciate your condolences and prayers. I will pass them on to mom.

  7. Joselyn Cafun on July 19, 2023 at 10:52 pm

    Stephanie and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. I always enjoyed chatting to John in the stands of the football games. He was always so friendly.

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you, Joselyn. He loved to watch all the games and kept up with all the sports programs! We appreciate your prayers!

  8. Debbie Street on July 20, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Steph and Family,so sorry to hear about John,we are vacationing in Michigan,will keep you all in our prayers

    • The Ohnemus’ on July 23, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you for your prayers, Debbie.

  9. Bob Brink on August 11, 2023 at 9:36 am

    Stephanie and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Johns passing. I have a lot of fond memories of John from our school years and our periodic reunions. May he always be in best memories.

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