Virginia K. ‘Ginny’ Bringaze, age 92, of Quincy, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1933 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Luke and Rosetta (Reardon) Liesen. Ginny first married Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ohnemus and from that union was born their only child and beloved daughter Kathy.

She later married Robert ‘Bob’ Bringaze on October 28, 1972. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2011.

Ginny attended St. Francis grade school and was a 1951 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She attended Gem City Business College. She was a lifetime member of St. Francis Solanus Parish.

As a young girl she enjoyed working and helping out at the Family grocery store Liesen Market on 20th and Broadway. During her daughter’s formative years Ginny was a Brownie/Girl Scout leader and worked in the school library. She later was employed at Warsaw Homes and then Heintz Electric Company until her retirement. In earlier years. She thoroughly enjoyed annual family trips whether it was to the Ozarks, camping at the State Fair or going swimming at local swimming spots. She also enjoyed bowling and boating. In recent years, she enjoyed communicating and sharing things on Facebook, but most of all she loved the time spent with her daughter and grandchildren whom she dearly loved.

Ginny and her daughter Kathy had a very close relationship and were best friends. They were often seen together and even mistaken to be sisters. She was a beloved mother, proud grandmother and friend whose life touched the hearts of many. She will always be remembered for the love, memories and moments she shared with her family and those who knew her.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory:
HER DAUGHTER: Kathy (Roger) Stuckman
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Kurt (Toni) Stuckman, Kristi (Scott) Stadler and Ryan (Rachel) Stuckman all of Quincy
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Tanner (Olivia) Stuckman, Kate and Emma Stadler, Madalynn and Ben Stuckman.
GREAT-GREAT GRANDSON: Rafe Stuckman
STEP-CHILDREN: Marty and Chris Bringaze both of Branson, MO and Greg Bringaze of Blue Springs, MO along with several step-grandchildren.
Her favorite niece: Sister Debbie Liesen SSND and her bonus daughter Angie Dixon Dick. Numerous other nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 AM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation or St. Francis School. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.