Serving Quincy & the Tri-States

Three generations of caring service to the families of Adams County.

From the first phone call to the final arrangements, our family helps yours navigate one of life’s hardest moments with steady, capable hands. Trusted by Quincy families since 1962.

Bennett Funeral Home exterior on Maine Street in Quincy, Illinois
Recent Obituaries

Honoring the lives we’ve been entrusted to remember

We invite the community to share in remembering each life. Sign a guestbook, light a candle, or read tributes from family and friends.

Portrait of Margaret Ellis Carlson

Margaret Ellis Carlson

May 14, 1938 — April 28, 2026

A lifelong Quincy resident, retired schoolteacher of 38 years at Quincy Senior High, and devoted mother of four.

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Portrait of Robert James Hennessey

Robert James Hennessey

November 2, 1945 — May 3, 2026

Veteran of the U.S. Navy, longtime foreman at the Quincy Compressor plant, and proud grandfather of nine.

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Portrait of Eleanor Mae Whitman

Eleanor Mae Whitman

August 21, 1941 — April 19, 2026

Beloved church organist at First Baptist for over forty years and tireless volunteer at the Adams County Food Pantry.

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Portrait of David Allen Pruitt

David Allen Pruitt

June 9, 1952 — May 6, 2026

Owner of Pruitt Hardware for 34 years and a longtime fixture of the downtown Quincy business community.

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Our Services

Complete care for your family, on your terms

From traditional funeral services to direct cremation and pre-arrangement, we offer the full range of options at clearly stated prices.

Funeral Services

Traditional visitation, service, and burial — tailored to honor your loved one’s faith, traditions, and personal story.

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Cremation

Direct cremation and cremation with services. We handle all paperwork and transportation, with respectful care at every step.

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Memorial Services

A celebration of life held at our chapel, your church, or a location meaningful to your family.

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Pre-Planning

Make your wishes known and ease the burden on your family. Begin a no-pressure pre-arrangement at your own pace.

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Daniel Bennett and Sarah Bennett-Walsh, second- and third-generation owners
About Our Family

A Bennett has answered the phone for sixty-four years.

Howard Bennett opened these doors on Maine Street in 1962 with a simple promise: every family is treated as if they were our own. Three generations later, that promise still guides every call we take.

Today the firm is led by Howard’s son Daniel Bennett and granddaughter Sarah Bennett-Walsh. We’re proud to remain locally owned — not part of any national chain — with the same staff of nine licensed professionals you’ll see at the grocery store, at church, and at your child’s school.

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1962 Founded
3 Generations
9 Licensed Staff
Visit or Call

We’re here when you need us, day or night

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For an immediate need or a planning conversation, please reach out.

Address

418 Maine Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301

Phone (24 hours)

(217) 223-4100

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: By appointment