Obituaries

Edwin R. Bubb

August 7th, 1950 – November 18th, 2025

Edwin Robert Bubb, age 75, passed away on Tuesday evening November 18, 2025. Ed was born on August 7, 1950 in Macomb, IL to Bob and Helen Bubb.

Ed is survived by his wife, Lynn, his children, Jeremy and Carrie and his siblings, Stan, Margo, Emily and Annette.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Helen, mother and father-in-law, Willard and Wandalee Shields, sister-in-law, Pat, and brothers-in-law, David Hull and Mike Hollenback.

Ed attended WIU where he received his Bachelor’s and then his Master’s. He received the coveted Betty Crocker award during his Masters graduation ceremony on the front yard of his home. He started his teaching career at Balyki, where he taught and drove a bus for 10 years. Then the family moved to Quincy in 1982, where he continued teaching and even received the Golden Apple award. He eventually transitioned to guidance counselor until he retired in 2012. During his career he taught adult education classes in the evening, College for Kids in the Summer and had his own business, Compu Cat Consulting.

He built his family 2 homes, one in Havana and one in Quincy. He continued with helping both of his children with their own home improvements. He had picked up several hobbies over the years including, carving, sculpting, drawing, painting and graphic design. One that had followed him throughout the years had been shooting pool. He started at a young age and hustled pool in college in order to buy his high school sweetheart an engagement ring. Once he retired, he was able to play more often and joined his Friday games with the “old guys,” which he rarely missed. He also would always be found eating out for lunch, and sometimes dinner. He also enjoyed driving his “Mid-Life Crisis”, a 1950 Mercury Coupe and his 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.

The family appreciates assistance from Matt, Lisa, Cindy, Linda and April. Along with Blessing Hospice staff and Bradford Villa staff. Thank you to all friends and family that visited and brought goodies. And to the neighbors that kept the home fires burning.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, Illinois. Reverend Robert Greene and Steve Weaver will officiate. Memorials in Edwin’s memory may be given to Blessing Hospice or the Quincy Medical Group Cancer crush program. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

November 20th, 2025

We are so sorry to hear this! Please know are praying for you and thinking of you also!!!!Rita and Glenn Wilcoxen

November 20th, 2025

One of the really good guys, Ed was a loving husband and dad. Anyone who knew him, liked him. We sure did. Our deepest condolences to Lynn, Carrie, and Jeremy. With love from John & Sandy

November 20th, 2025

A Great guy gone too soon. Praters for the family. Randy and Mardeen

November 20th, 2025

Heartfelt sympathies to the entire Bubb family. May the Lord bless and keep him. Janis Weaver

November 20th, 2025

So sorry for your loss Jeremy. Cindy Goddard

November 20th, 2025

We are so very sorry to hear this. Prayers 🙏. Bill & Jill

November 20th, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to you Lynn, Jeremy,Carrie and the family.

November 20th, 2025

From Jon and Ketra Branson

November 20th, 2025

My husband & I were both in Mr Bubb’s computer class in high school. Then many years later met up with in again line dancing. It didn’t feel right calling him by his first name as he was always Mr Bubb to us. Such a great guy who always had a smile!

November 20th, 2025

A very nice man and quite a skillful wood carver. The quality of man in this case shows in his home and his family, and his life's work as a teacher.

November 20th, 2025

From Kim Weaver

November 20th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort to all of the family. Jere and Paula Greuel

November 20th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss Jeremy. Prayers and deepest sympathies my friend.
Fellow QSME member Eric Kinneer

November 20th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Ed was a great colleague and car club member. We enjoyed both together.

November 20th, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss, and pray you find peace in the many memories you must have together. LaRita Maloney

November 20th, 2025

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November 20th, 2025

Such sad news! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Lynn!
Wayne Demott

November 20th, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family during this time of grief.
David and Peggy Naff

November 20th, 2025

Our thoughts are with Lynn and family. It is so nice to know that he found such joy in his retirement and was so very caring about his family. We have enjoyed his friendship so very much. David, Ada and Keith Bowen.

November 20th, 2025

Deeply sorry for your loss - his was a life well lived and which blessed others. Sondra Snyder

November 21st, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers for Ed's family. Herb and Kathy Snowden

November 21st, 2025

So deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers for Lynn, Carrie & Jeremy as they grieve.
Chris McMullen Wiseman

November 21st, 2025

Lynn and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

November 22nd, 2025

My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. Linda Bean Windsor

November 22nd, 2025

My condolences to the family
Sandy Morrison