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James L. “Jim” Brinkman, 84, of rural Mendon, IL, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home. Born December 13, 1939, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Lawrence and Hazel Wilkey Brinkman. He married Ruth E. Haistings on May 14, 1961, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Coatsburg, IL. She preceded him…
Read Full Article Cynthia A. ‘Cindy’ Brown, age 53, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1970 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Betty (Franklin) Ley. Cindy received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Western Illinois University and her Masters Degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar,…
Read Full Article Kareem Leyon Johnson, infant son of Kevin Johnson Jr. and Jeneveve Brown of Quincy, IL left this world to be with Jesus on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Keem was born on March 11, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL to his loving parents Kevin and…
Read Full Article Patricia Ann Schulman, 77, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Houston, TX died July 16, 2024, at Blessing Hospital. Pat was born September 16, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Julius and Cecelia Liona. After a Catholic school education, Pat went on to graduate from Saint Clare’s Hospital School of Nursing, New York, NY in…
Read Full Article Leota Delores Blacketer, 91, of Quincy, passed away at 5:25 am Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Curtis Creek Senior Living Center. She was born February 9, 1933, near Rockport, IL to Thomas E. and Lula (Hardy) Blacketer. She graduated from Pittsfield High School Class of 1950. Delores worked most of her life in various office…
Read Full Article Jack Edward Moore (Jackie) aged 77 of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Jack was born on September 19, 1946 in Louisiana, Missouri. He is the son of John Calvin and Geneva Beryle (Phillips) Moore. Jack was married to Vikki Abney and into…
Read Full Article Dean E. Peters, 62, of Quincy, passed away at 4:19 am Monday, July 15, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Dean was born June 21, 1962, in Quincy, IL to Dwight and Bette (Caine) Peters. He attended Quincy High School, where he graduated in the early 1980s, setting the stage for a life of…
Read Full Article Mary Ann Beckett, 92, of Quincy, passed away at 1:51 pm Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Mary Ann was born June 29, 1932, in Quincy, IL to Leo Henry Siebers and Elsa (Young) Cunningham. She was married to Everett Finley Beckett on March 13, 1953, in Quincy, IL. He…
Read Full Article Aged 83, Walter LeRoy “Roy” Nothnagel, resident of Minneapolis, MN since 1972 and formerly of Quincy, IL and Peoria area IL, died peacefully in his sleep after a long illness on July 6, 2024. Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and Oreta (Wood) Nothnagel and his beloved son Brett. Surviving are his daughters…
Read Full Article Janet Mary (Hellhake) Shaughnessy of St. Charles, Missouri passed away after a 15month battle with cancer. Janet was born in Quincy, Illinois on September 3, 1961 tothe late Merle and Joan (Talken) Hellhake. Janet married Thomas J. Shaughnessy onJanuary 16, 1999 in Incarnate Word Catholic Church. She was a proud graduate ofQuincy Notre Dame High…
Read Full Article Judith A. Gadeke, 86, of Quincy, passed away at 1:04 pm Monday, July 8, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Judith was born February 23, 1938 to Charles W. and Dorothy (Datz) Kasten. Her journey began in the city of Pittsburgh, where she was a standout student at Allegheny High School, graduating third in…
Read Full Article Thelma “Jane” Miller, 96, resident of Adams Pointe Senior Living, Quincy, passed away at 2:01 am Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Jane was born August 26, 1927, in Fulton County, IL to Perry and Cindona (Robinson) Heaton. Jane graduated from Vermont High School and later attended the Gem City Business…
Read Full Article Connie Smith, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Quincy, IL, on July 9, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on September 30, 1956, to Clayton and Betty (Durbin) Jones, Connie’s life was a testament to the joy and warmth she brought to everyone she encountered. She shared a beautiful life with her…
Read Full Article Coroner identifies man found Monday in Bob Bangert Park; cause of death ruled as accidental drowning
QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham announced in a press release on Thursday that the person who was found Monday afternoon at Bob Bangert Park on Quincy’s riverfront has been identified as Terrance R. Mosier, 69, of Quincy. Graham said the cause of death appears to be accidental drowning. The case remains under investigation…
Read Full Article Gary C. Moeller, 83, of Quincy, passed away at 4:15 pm Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home in Quincy, IL. Gary was the beloved son of Burl Clinton and Margaret (Toupnot) Moeller. His life was enriched when he married Sharon Morrison on April 29, 1982, at the Union United Methodist Church in Quincy. Their…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police found the body of a missing 74-year-old man Monday afternoon at Bob Bangert Park on Quincy’s Riverfront. The man was last seen wading in flood waters at the park Saturday morning around 9:30. A search was conducted by QPD, Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department, using their boats and drone…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University announced Monday it surpassed its annual QU Fund drive goal of $1.4 million for the 2023-24 year. This marks the highest QU Fund amount raised in university history. Last year’s fund drive raised $1,436,505, exceeding its goal by 2.6 percent. A press release from the university said this marks the 14th…
Read Full Article Mary Ellen Wuestenfeld, age 92, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 5:55 pm in Blessing Hospital. Mary was born March 18, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Stanley and Ava Buell Hibbard. She married her husband of 72 years, Dale Wuestenfeld, on March 6, 1952 in Quincy, Illinois. He survives. Mary…
Read Full Article Franklin (Frank) Theodore Saeger, 92, of Quincy, Illinois passed away peacefully at 1:32 pm on Friday, June 28, 2024, at home in Quincy. Frank was born April 11, 1932 in Quincy to William Frederick and Emma Wilhelmina (Bauch) Saeger. He married Arlene E. Wagner on June 27, 1959 in Salem Evangelical Church. She preceded him…
Read Full Article Barbara L. Sullivan, 89, of Payson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. Barbara was born January 6, 1935, in Payson, IL to Howard “Shorty” and Esther (Campbell) Waack. Barbara’s early years were marked by her courageous battle with polio. Diagnosed at 18 months, she underwent extensive…
Read Full Article The Hannibal Police Department would like to inform the public of the parking restrictions for the parade on July 4. There will be no parking along the parade route starting at 5:00 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of the parade. Officers will be contacting businesses along the parade route the evening of July 3…
Read Full Article Jay C. Grawe, age 77, of Quincy, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in his home. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Quincy, the son of Charles F. ‘Charlie’ and Henrietta F. (Helbig) Grawe. He married Nancy Jeanne ‘Nan’ Weiler on July 13, 1968. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2018.…
Read Full Article James Jacobs, 96, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Jim was born September 18, 1927, in Camp Point, IL, the youngest child of Isaac and Alvena (Winnie) Jacobs. He married Rosalie Crossland of Bowen, IL. She survives. Jim was a 1945 graduate of Maplewood High School, Camp…
Read Full Article Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Hummel) Bolte, age 70, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1953 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin J. and Delores “De De” (Dudley) Hummel. On October 13, 1972 she married Robert “Bob” Bolte. He survives. Kathy worked several…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Quincy/Adams County 911 Center received a call about a horse at large in the 24th and Spruce neighborhood. The Quincy Police Department Animal Control Officer was called in and responded the officer found a citizen had hooked a leash to the bridle the horse was wearing and…
Read Full Article Howard L. Snowden September 10, 1927 – June 29, 2024 Howard was born September 10, 1927, in Vermont, Illinois, the second son of Robert and Lillian Snowden. He married Mary L. Langan in 1952 and his present wife, Ruth Ann, in 1977. A priority in his life was the love of his family and enjoying…
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