Don Kunz Obituary Donnie George Jacob "Don" Kunz, 82, of Basco, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 PM Friday, October 18, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Don was born December 28, 1941, the son of Martin and Irene (Beeler) Kunz in Quincy, Illinois. He attended Warsaw High School, graduating in 1960. He then attended Western Illinois University for two years and was a charter member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Then he transferred to the University of Illinois to complete his Bachelor of Agricultural Education degree. On September 8, 1963, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Lackscheide at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter. She survives. Don taught agriculture at the Havana School District and later was employed as an advisor at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Adams County. He then farmed full time, raising sheep, hogs, cattle and grain for the remainder of his career. He also served on the Hancock County Grain Board. Don enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Bethlehem United Church of Christ. Don is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Basco; a daughter, Jolene (Dr. James) Moest of Lena, Illinois; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Kort) Branscome, Jacob Moest, Nicole Moest (Colten Dornbach) and Jacquelyn Moest; a great granddaughter, Vivian Branscome; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jay Donald Kunz; one brother, Jerry Kunz; and his in-laws, Evelyn and Arthur Lackscheide. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024, at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 11:00 AM Wednesday morning prior to services at 11:00 at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Cardiac Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester or the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements. Services Visitation Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Bethlehem United Church of Christ Funeral Service Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00 AM Bethlehem United Church of Christ