Mary Katherine White

Mary Katherine White age 78, of Quincy, IL died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 5:45 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Mary was born in Quincy on August 7, 1942, a daughter of Clarence and Emily (Kuhlman) Koch. She married Richard Arlan White on June 10, 1967, in Quincy’s St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and he survives.

Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Quincy Beauty School. She was a beautician at the Lincoln-Douglas Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Church of St. Peter. Mary was an avid reader and she liked painting and crocheting.

In addition to her husband, survivors include her three children: Suzanne O’Quinn and her husband Steve of Quincy; Tony White and his wife Kimberly of Downer’s Grove, IL; and Sarah Heidenreich and her husband Ryan of Kansas City, MO.

Grandchildren: Zach O’Quinn, Katie O’Quinn, Natalie White, Alex White and Emily Heidenreich.
A brother, Jim Koch and his wife Carol; a sister, Cindy Anders and her husband Martin all of Bowling Green, MO. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon until the time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation or to the American Heart Association. www.dukerandhaugh.com

11 Comments

  1. Beverly Diane (Barr) Walls on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Richard & kids – I’m so sorry for your loss. My parents, Larry & Arlene Barr, and I lived several houses down the street in Riverside Terrace and I remember how sweet Mary was. RIP Mary.

  2. Tom and Karen Hoban on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers to the entire White family. Blessings
    The Hoban Family

  3. Barb Kiefer on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Richard and kids,
    Sorry to hear of the loss of Mary. We were neighbors in Riverside Terrace for awhile she was a great neighbor I would see Mary when I would visit my parents they were also neighbors. I will keep Mary and all of you in my prayers. I ask God to embrace you and your family in your time of need. Rest in Peace Mary

    Barb Kiefer

  4. Greg Kreinberg on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Mary was a doll and pleasant to be around. We were lucky to be related to her and her family!

  5. Valeria Williams on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    My condolences to you and your family Sarah. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  6. Paula Piette on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    So sorry for your loss Sarah – you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

  7. Connie & Jim Heidenreich on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Mary was a fun and wonderful person! We have known her for 18 years. We met when her youngest daughter married my son!
    RIP Mary! Jim & Connie Heidenreich

  8. Pat and Karen Grogan on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Dear White Family,
    Pat and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person inside and out.
    She will be missed.

  9. Lauri Eisenberg on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Suzi and family- My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  10. Greg and Ñançy Brinkman on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Our deepest sympathy Rich to you and your family. Such a sweet lady.
    Mary will be missed by so many.
    Nancy

  11. Mike Turpin on November 16, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    Very sorry for your loss Sarah. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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