Emma Lou Heidbreder Obituary
We announce the death of Emma Lou Heidbreder of Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Emma will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Lou Heidbreder to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Russell C. Brose and Emma Crandal Brose; her husband David H. Heidbreder of John's Episcopal Church; and her brother-in-law Warren Robbins. She is survived by: her children, Pamela Gnuse of Quincy, Barbara Freiburg (David) of Quincy and Charles Gnuse (Michele) of Lewistown, MO; her stepchildren, James Heidbreder (Dana) and Susan Kreiger (Steven); her grandchildren, Melissa Wiseman of Sandy, UT, Jennifer Blaesing (Jamie) of Quincy, Dr. Luke Freiburg of Chicago, Laura Freiburg of Dallas, TX, Lisa Maas (Matt) of Quincy, Logan Freiburg of Quincy, Emily Gnuse of Canton, MO, Michael Gnuse of Canton, MO and Mark Gnuse of Lewistown, MO; her great grandchildren, Keaton Wiseman and Easton Maas; and her sister Barbara Ann Robbins of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by niece and nephew.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Cathedral, St. John's Cathedral Altar Guild, or Blessing Foundation (for Hospice). Memorial donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.
