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Roynola Lois Blair, age 90, of Quincy, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:08 pm in St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, WI. Roynola was born September 28, 1933 in Payson, Illinois, the daughter of Frank W. and Gladys M. Harris Becker. She married Donald G. Blair on September 14, 1957 in Luther Memorial Church.…
Read Full Article Dolores P. Ancell, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:18 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dolores was born March 30, 1935 in Cuba, Missouri, the daughter of Eldon and Ella Bland Edgar. She had been married to Charles Britton. She married Richard Ancell on July 3, 1964 in Quincy. He preceded…
Read Full Article Alice Mae Russell, 86, of Quincy, passed at 5:50 am Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her residence in Quincy, IL. Alice was born March 14, 1938, in Quincy, IL to Albert C. and Opal Belle (Stone) Butler. She was married to William Russell on June 15, 1957, in Quincy, IL. Other survivors include her three…
Read Full Article I would definitely need more room than my Kia could offer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 989 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? You might want to get acquainted with something called “CarJitsu”. It’s when two combatants grapple jujitsu style — but inside a car, utilizing seat…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Just after 3 a.m. Friday, Quincy Fire Department responded to 900 Klondike Road for a reported of a stove on fire. Responding units included Engine Company #5, Engine Company #2, Incident Commander, and Engine Company #4. Engine Company #5 arrived on scene first and reported no smoke or flames visible at the one…
Read Full Article Dennis W. Gorman, age 82, of Quincy, died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Dennis was born June 16, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Wayne and Norma (Laney) Gorman. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1960, attended Washington University in St. Louis, and then graduated from the University…
Read Full Article Chicago — Governor JB Pritzker has signed a package of bills to incentivize corporate development and attract new businesses and capital investments to Illinois. The bill also expands River’s Edge Redevelopment Zones to seven new downstate communities, which will enable them to leverage new incentives to attract investments, create jobs and invest in their communities.…
Read Full Article Albert F. “Bud” Sohn, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Bud was born on February 26, 1929 to Albert and Catherine (Timpe) Sohn. He married Joyce Mitchell on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2023. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army…
Read Full Article Michael and Judith Veihl are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Michael Gary Veihl, son of Charles and Mildred Veihl wed Judith Kay Watkins daughter of D.R. and Mrytle Watkins, on July 4, 1964. The wedding ceremony took place at St. John’s Catholic Church by Father Victor Kaltenbach in Quincy, IL. Standing with them were Patrick…
Read Full Article Harold Robinson, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 1:22 am Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Harold was born June 14, 1944, in Los Angeles, CA to Harold F. and Ruth (Shaw) Robinson. He was married to Karen McNett on July 30, 1966, in Quincy, IL. She survives. Other survivors include…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One man was treated at Blessing Hospital and another arrested after a stabbing incident on the city’s west side. At about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police officers responded to the Blessing Emergency Room in reference to a victim with a stab wound being transported to the hospital by private vehicle. Officers learned the…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – Ed Burke, who served on the Chicago City Council longer than anyone in history, was sentenced to two years in prison Monday for racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion of businesses who did business with the city. He must also pay a $2 million fine. Federal prosecutors had asked for eight years. Burke, 80,…
Read Full Article Anyone still have a bottle of “Flame” around the house? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 987 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think you are aware of just about everything when it comes to fast food? Think again. Consider the following: 2. Did you know (Part 46) 3. Strange as it…
Read Full Article Hobart G. Chipman passed away in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Hobart Glenn Chipman was born at home on May 1, 1933, to Clarence and Leoma (Whitaker) Chipman. Hobart was the third of seven children born to parents of high virtue, who made their home on…
Read Full Article ST. CHARLES, Ill. – A former music teacher at Quincy Public Schools is accused of having unlawful sexual contact with a child under the age of 13 while he was living and teaching in Kane County Benjamin Scholz, 25, faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child according to The Daily Herald.…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — At 7:15 a.m. Friday, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a traffic stop on Illinois 107 near the Perry Junction on a silver 2017 Cadillac. The driver, Isaac J. Dorsey, 36, of Griggsville was arrested and taken into custody on unlawful…
Read Full Article Mary Lee Effrein passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Quincy, IL on May 21, 1942 to Alvin and Florence (Hilgenbrink) Grawe. Much loved, she will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years, George; her children Janet…
Read Full Article Randy and Kris Seifert of 3125 Fox Run East are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a weekend getaway and close gathering of family & friends hosted by their daughters. Mr. Seifert and the former Kris Koetters were married June 21, 1974, in St. John’s Church in Quincy, IL. Mrs. Seifert is the daughter of…
Read Full Article LAGRANGE, Mo. — An unidentified male boater in a kayak went overboard near the LaGrange Lock and Dam on the Illinois River just before noon Tuesday. Search and Rescue crews have been on scene since then in an attempt to recover the man and remains an ongoing and active scene The US Coast Guard, Illinois…
Read Full Article War of words continues between Chestnut, Major League Eating; New York mayor tells Nathan’s and MLE to “stop being such weenies”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 983 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fans of Joey Chestnut can relax. The Associated Press is reporting that the man with arguably the most famous…
Read Full Article Margie Rebecca ‘Becky’ Vogel, age 72, of Quincy, died on June 17, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1951 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. She was the daughter of James Samuel and Eileen Ruth (Bener) Shackleford. She married Charles ‘Charlie’ Vogel on August 10, 2005. He survives. Becky was…
Read Full Article Helen Ruth Sparrow Halfpap Vollbracht died peacefully at the age of 98. Helen was of the Catholic faith and attended Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary). With her strong faith in God and Jesus Christ she went to be with her maker and those that preceded her. Her first love was husband John Roland Halfpap, who she…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded $5 million in grant funding to 151 recipients through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. B2B Chambers provides additional support for local chambers of commerce that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Small businesses are…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber, who served as a judge in the Northern District of Illinois for nearly 40 years, died Tuesday night at the age of 87. Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002. He also served as a…
Read Full Article TORONTO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker joined state economic leaders and Canadian business and government leaders for business development events in Ontario. First, Governor Pritzker and Premier Doug Ford held a public Memorandum of Understanding Signing where both executives made remarks highlighting the rich trade history between the regions. Later Tuesday, Governor Pritzker provided…
Read Full Article Larry Dean Rice Sr., 79, of Quincy, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on March 19, 1945, in Quincy, IL, to James “Jim” and Vera (Stephens) Rice, Larry’s life was one of dedication, service, and joy. Larry’s early years in Quincy laid a strong foundation for a life…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a man who they believe may have stolen a trailer, a pickup truck and a U-Haul dolly last month. On May 24, QPD received a report of a 16 foot trailer stolen from the 2300 block on North 12th. Then on May 29, a report was made of a…
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