Mary ‘Joanne’ Greving
Mary ‘Joanne’ Greving, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in the Bickford Cottages. She was born on June 26, 1936 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph and Geneva (Humphrey) Loscher. Joanne first married David Perkins. He preceded her in death. She then later married Melvin Greving. He preceded her in death in October of 2000. Joanne was of the Catholic Faith.
Joanne was a walking party. She made the ‘Brady Bunch’ of Quincy work. She was a home-maker, referee, worked a job and loved to cook.
She is survived by:
NINE CHILDREN: Dennis Greving (Cherie) of Quincy; David Greving (Chris) of Morton, IL; Diane Albrecht (Doug) of Ballwin, MO; Daniel Greving (Shelley) of New London, MO; Donna Omer (Richard) of Quincy; Debbie Hoffman (Jim) of Quincy; Dave Greving (Sandy) of Quincy; Don Greving (Vanessa) of Palm View, TX; and Darren Greving (Amy) of Western Springs, IL.
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Joanne was also preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at 11:00. Memorials may be made to the Horizon Food Pantry or the St. Francis Food Pantry. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
It’s always tough to lose Mom, but remember the good times and know that she is with Dad and Jesus! You are all in my prayers.
Dear Family,
Both your patents were fun to be with and know. Every weekend they came to the old Plaza on 12th to eat, i was the manager then,
And your mother was a bright star. I really lived both of them. Mel and his brother dud a lot of work forvmy mother then, all seems like yesterday too.
God bless her soul.
Paul K. Geers
68 to 79 at the Plaza
To the Greving family, so sorry to hear about Joanne. I won’t be able to make the visitation or funeral, but wanted you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I absolutely loved Jo…….I used to work at Bickford and looked forward to seeing her every morning. She was definitely one of my favorite residents. So very sorry for your loss❤️
Angie Dodds RN
I cleaned your mothers condo out at Lakeridge in Quincy.
She was a joy to work for, always a smile and her infectious laugh.
I loved her dearly!
My deepest sympathy for the family.
Robert Clow
Remember so many times over at your house.
Praying for all of you, and Celebrating a long life well lived!
Love,
Greg and Cheryl Schwartz