Rita Heming, age 92, of Quincy passed away on August 21, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. in Bickford Cottage.
She was born on July 8, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of August and Elizabeth (Schulte) Zehnle.  Rita met her husband Arthur “Red” Heming at Scotties Skating Rink in Quincy, and they were married on January 15, 1944 in St. Francis Catholic Church.  He preceded her in death on February 7, 2004.

Rita was a faithful and dedicated member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and of The Ladies of St. Anthony’s. She worked at many card parties and picnics, and while her five children were in school, she helped at all school functions. 

With hard work Rita and her husband started Overhead Door Company of Quincy in 1954. She and her husband Red enjoyed square dancing and the many winters they spent in Texas and Florida traveling in their motor home. She was a great cook and seamstress.  Rita’s family has many handmade wall hangings and seasonal ornaments to remember her by.  Rita also liked a good croquet match with her family. Rita celebrated and enjoyed all of her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s accomplishments.

She is survived by:       FIVE CHILDREN & their families:  JoAnn Hildebrand and her husband Dennis of Quincy and their son Scott D. Hildebrand of Arizona, and daughter Erica L. Kirlin and her husband Bradford of Quincy and their children, Hayden, Trevor, and Paxton Kirlin. Kenneth Heming and his wife Bonnie of Quincy and sons, Craig K. Heming and his children , Justin and Dain Heming, Steven A. Heming and his wife Ange and their children Landon and Nolan Heming; and Bradley K. and his daughter Ava Heming all of Quincy; Michael Heming and his wife Judy of Mendon and their children, Christopher M. Heming and his wife Crystal and their children Carlee and Carson Heming of Mendon; Jennifer A. Breckenkamp and her husband Brian and their children Eva and Calvin Breckenkamp all of Quincy; Charles Heming and his wife Jan and their daughters April M. Scott and her husband Todd and their children Madison, Gracie and Carter Scott, of Fowler;  and  Stephanie M. Factor and her husband Josh and children Molly and Delaney Ringenberg; Lexi, Michaaela, Braydon and Branigan Factor all of Quincy; Rebecca Hackamack and her husband Howard of Quincy and their son, Adam B. Hackamack and his wife Melissa and their children Brinley and Brooklynn Hackamack of Fowler; two daughters, Audrey E. Woodworth and her husband Michael and daughter Taylor Woodworth; and Ashley F. Shaffer and her husband Tyler all of Loraine, IL . Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arthur “Red” Heming, her sister Alvera Maas and a grandson, the son of Kenny and Bonnie Heming, Douglas Arthur Heming.

The family would like to thank the loving and caring staff at Bickford Cottage for the care that Rita received.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Hagstrom officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, there will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE or to Bickford Cottage for the Activities Fund. 
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