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Rebecca L. "Becky" Humke

Rebecca L. "Becky" Humke obituary, Quincy, IL

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Rebecca Humke Obituary

Rebecca L. "Becky" Humke, 54, of 2535 W. Valley View Road, died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2013) in her home.

Becky was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Quincy, the daughter of Delbert E. and Lois Jean Stockton Humke.

Becky worked for many years at The Quincy Herald-Whig as a paper carrier before moving to the mail room. She enjoyed roller skating, and she loved Elvis.

Becky was a very outgoing person. She made a lasting impact upon all whom she met.

Survivors include a son, Rocky (Jessica) Humke of Quincy; a daughter, Geri Verducci of Quincy; three sisters, Barb (David) Uppinghouse of Quincy, Sandy (Brian) Foose of Tempe, Ariz., and Leanne (Steve) Fielding of Quincy; a brother, Alan (Linda) Humke of Quincy; seven nephews and a niece, Jon Uppinghouse, Dustin and Jason Foose, Stevie Jr., Krista and Shawn Fielding, and Jeremiah and Josh Humke; great-nieces; great-nephews; and an uncle, Kent (Jan) Stockton of Quincy.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Susan Dell.

SERVICES: A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

MEMORIALS: Paw Pals

ARRANGEMENTS: www.hansenspear.com

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2013.

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February 8, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jill (Brinkley) Trenter

January 21, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Becky and I spent many a nights at Scotties and we had the best times together. She was my two-steppin buddy and I will miss her very much. No matter what came her way, she always got through it with a smile.

Pam Crumrine / Ray

January 20, 2013

May God Bless the family in this time of sorrow. Go with God Becky.

Leslie Hendricks

January 19, 2013

Thinking of you all...Becky was the best!

Becky and Joe Pillars

January 18, 2013

We met Becky at Scotties Rollar Rink many years ago and she always had a smile or something funny to tell us. Our sympathies to her family and friends.

Renee' (Smith) Bank

January 18, 2013

I met Becky at Scottie's Skateland many years ago. We had a lot of fun together she always had a smile on her face. May her family find comfort and peace knowing she is sharing her big smile up in heaven with God. So sorry for your loss.

January 18, 2013

Always enjoyed talking to Becky in the lunch room at the Quincy Herald-Whig. She always was so friendly. May God give you comfort and strength. Nancy Terwelp, longtime QHW employee.

Jessi Humke

January 17, 2013

RIP Becky

Kimberly Hardin Climer

January 17, 2013

My Regrets to the family I knew Becky thur school I seen Becky at Kelly's ask how the family was doing. So sorry to hear this.

Kristi Lawson/Kroeger

January 17, 2013

I haven't seen Becky for many years but I remember her smile and spunky personality. Sorry for your loss and best wishes

Carla Rodgers/Cramsey

January 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Becky. I always enjoyed seeing her. My prayers are with the family.

January 17, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Aunt Chrissie and Uncle Tony

Patti Winters

January 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

cynthia daniel

January 16, 2013

so sorry for your loss, had the opportunity to meet and work with becky at the whig in the mail room for a short time very nice lady

jan boyd

January 16, 2013

sorry for your lose. with deepest,sympahy

Stephen DePauw

January 16, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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