Sandra Heck
Sandra Raffelson Heck, age 77, died August 19, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born on November 3, 1948 on the Army base of Fort Sheridan, the daughter of Alfred & Iris (Poole) Raffelson.
She married F. Donald Heck, Jr. on March 1, 1969 at St. Mary’s Church in Quincy. He survives.
Sandra was an Army brat who lived in Australia, France, and several U.S. states before settling in Quincy.
She was a 1967 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Sandra attended Quincy Beauty Academy and John Wood Community College. She was also a member of many clubs throughout the years, including the Service League.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Angela and Alicia Heck of Quincy, and a daughter-in-law, Greta Heck.
Grandchildren: Abbey Zander of Nixa, MO; Gabrielle Russell (Jordan) of Springfield, MO; Sidney Heck of Champaign, IL, Franklin IV and Nolan Heck of Quincy.
Great-grandchildren: Easten Townsend, Quinn and Zander Russell.
Cousins: Lester and Charlie Poole (Australia), Janice Kunze, and David Raffelson both of Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Franklin Heck, III.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.
Donnie I am so sorry, I don’t have words just heartbreaking, I pray for you & the family 🙏
My family extends its deepest condolences on the loss of your sister, wife, mom, grandma and friend. We pray God provides you with the strength required in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you with comfort, May you RIP Sandra. Teresa Iwanyckyj Pickle and family
Don and Family:
Very sort for your loss.
Eternal Rest Sandra.
Chaplain Mark Wiewel
Blessing Hospital
My condolences to the Heck family for the loss of a wonderful lady I spent many years as a young kid through early adult life at Turner hall during bowling season and the whole family are great people. Prayers for everyone through these hard times of loss .
Our sympathy to Don and the Heck family. Thinking of you all.
Donny , Angela , Lisha, and Greta . I don’t have words to say how sorry I am at the loss of Sandy . She was a lady near and dear to my heart . She taught all us young bowler at Turner Hall manner and respect . And I carried that lesson with me my whole life . I always remember her saying what’s the magic word , when we would ask for something at the bar . She taught us “Please ” and ” Thank You ” and respect for all around us . Prayers and Sympathy goes out to the Heck Family . May Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord , and perpetual light shine upon her.
Don and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Are prayers are with you at this time.
Good memories of Turner Hall bowling & both of us pregnant at the same time. Don always having a good joke to share! God bless you and your family with many wonderful memories.
Don and family my deepest condolences . Such a tragic year for you . Prayers 🙏
Don, I’m so sorry to learn of Sandy’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Mark Schuering
My absolute condolences to Donny and his family..she was the sweetest!! Prayers for her family.
Donny and family.. We’re so sorry for your loss . She was the sweetest soul. She could light a room with her smile and genuine spirit. Our prayers go out to you and your family..
Donald and Shannon Kramer
Don I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss. Sending prayers to all
Don, From the Scholz family to yours, our prayers and deepest sympathies.
Don, I am so sorry to hear this she was such a ray of sunshine each and every time I seen her, she will be missed by all who knew her. Praying for your family.
Don, Alicia, and Angela
Don.. I used to go to the STAR-LITE every Friday and Saturday night for a few years,” In the early 2000’s”.
Always liked talking to Alicia and you. Prayers for you all. May she rest now in heaven.