Connie Lou Heilwagen Obituary
In loving memory of Connie Lou Heilwagen of Quincy, Illinois, who departed this world on January 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Connie Lou leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andy Bridgman and Winifred Drummond Bridgman; her husband Joe; her son Elmer Harker, Jr.; and her siblings, Roy Bridgman, Luella Houston, Mary Hall, Andy "Gene" Bridgman, Donnie Bridgman, Ronnie Bridgman, Sharon Bridgman, Ruth Reed, Nancy Jones, Venita Bridgman, James Bridgman, Lyle Bridgman and John "Tiny" Bridgman.
She is survived by: her daughter Sherri Valentine (Tim) of Ursa, Illinois; her daughter-in-law Patricia Harker of Quincy; her stepdaughters, Judy Miller (Jerry) of Ursa and Karen Bernard (Jim) of New Canton, IL; her grandchildren, Karrie Atwell (Jim) of Fort Mill, SC, Chad Legrand (Amy) of Keokuk, IA, Amber Uppinghouse of Quincy, Danica Harker of Quincy and Aaron Harker of Quincy; her stepgrandchildren, Jeff Miller (Brenda) of Ursa, IL, Jill Miller of Pittsfield, IL, Joey Miller (Carrie) of Ursa, IL and Justin Bernard of New Canton, IL; and her sister Bonnie Eickelschulte. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home (1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Blessing Hospice or the Blessing Cancer Center. Memorial donations may be made online https://memorials.hansenspear.com.
