Obituaries

Frank “Ben” Miller, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 12:27 am Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at High Point Residence in Quincy, IL. Ben was born October 1, 1940, in Quincy, IL to Frank “Mike” and Marion (Payne) Miller. On January 20, 1979, Ben married Rayola Viar, in Quincy, IL. Their partnership was a testament to…

Charles “Tom” Marx, age 74, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 5:53 am in Blessing Hospital. Tom was born on June 9, 1950 in Hannibal, Missouri, a son of Edward and Margaret Barnes Marx. He married Kathie Myers on August 2, 1980 in Quincy. She survives. Tom was a graduate of Hull…

Jim “Ole Man” Krutmeier, 77, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Born September 10, 1947, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Bud and Dorothy A. Dedert Krutmeier. He first married Ellen Aldridge. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1992. He…

Karen Louise Shires Davidson, age 84, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Illinois. Karen was born on April 15, 1940, on the family farm in Ewing, Missouri, a daughter of Roscoe and Genevieve Herzog Shires. She had been married to Lester E. Gaus,…

Mildred “Millie” L. Barry, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 1:44 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Millie was born March 25, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Al and Marie (Ott) Meissen. Millie was married to Jerry Barry for 11 years before they parted ways. Jerry preceded her in death…

Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated…

Esther Darlene Clow Stark, age 84, of Ewing, MO left this world on November 3, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born October 26, 1940, to parents Woodrow Lee Clow and Opal Fern Alderton Clow. She attended Ewing School and graduated in the spring of 1958. While in high school, she accompanied…

Leo L. Bauer, age 92, formerly of Fowler passed away on Sunday morning , November 3, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Center. Leo was born Feb 4, 1932, the son of Albert and Irene (Hummel) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Costigan, on Oct 12, 1957, at St. Francis Church in…

Lisa Schuckman, age 59, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lisa was born on June 8, 1965, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Robert Junior and Betty Ann Baker Hickerson. She married Gregory Schuckman on July 11, 1981 in Parkview Church, in Quincy. He survives.…

Sherman Andrew Courtois, age 72, of Clayton, IL, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:01 p.m. in his home. Sherman was born on November 29, 1951 in Oakland, CA, a son of Franklin C. and Agnes Amy Baugher Courtois. Sherman was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Carthage, IL. Survivors include:…

Mrs. Margaret Ann (Mardy) Gaus, age 79, of Ewing, MO passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1945 in Hull, IL a daughter of Herbert C. and Grace Maddox Carder. She married William Richard Gaus on June 19,…

Eloise Gallaher, 90, of Quincy, passed away at 11:10 pm Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Eloise was born May 15, 1934, in Golden, IL to Wilbur and Eva (Dooley) Goldenstein. On December 18, 1954, she married the love of her life, John G. Gallaher, at Luther Memorial Church in Quincy,…

Alden Shipp was born in Maple Hill, Kansas, to Merle and Helen (Butefish) Shipp. As a young boy, he watched WWII bombers from Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas fly over his home to the bombing ranges west of Salina. This planted the seed that grew into a life-long passion for aviation. Alden graduated from Fort…

Margaret Alice Weinand, age 76, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Margaret was born on November 6, 1947, in New Burnside, Illinois, a daughter of Samuel and Toni Hart Heaton. She married Ronald Weinand on June 1, 1968, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. He survives. She was raised in Mount Sterling,…

Julia Mae (Green) Murphy, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, died on Friday, October 25, 2024 in MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Julia was born on September 20, 1956 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Samuel H. Green, Sr. and Jannie Ann Williams Green. She was married to Randy Cartmill on July 10, 1982, and…

Graveside services for Edwin Lee Riggs, 75, of Center, will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Center Cemetery with pastor Steve Goughnour officiating. Full military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 510. Funeral services are under the direction of Bienhoff Funeral Home. Mr. Riggs passed away on October 24, 2024…

Rocky Lee Altgilbers, 74, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Rocky was born April 26, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Richard John and Elizabeth Jo Ann (Wear) Altgilbers. He shared a loving marriage with his wife, Tracey Altgilbers, since their wedding on…

Teresa Ann Robinson, age 64, of Quincy, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 9:51 am in Blessing Hospital. Teresa was born January 28, 1960, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Leroy and Mary F. Eiland Downs. She married Sheldon Robinson on July 5, 1992, in Canton, MO. Teresa grew up in Canton, MO,…

Terrance M. ‘Terry’ McLernon, Sr., age 73, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Don & Alice McLernon. Mr. McLernon worked in retail. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by: CHILDREN: Lisa Saurerbier (Dan), Terry…

James (Jim) W. Drew Jim passed away July 5, 2024 at 8:50 p.m. at the age of 79 in his home in Quincy, IL. He was born August 8, 1944 in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of James W. Sr. and Sally (Shurtleff) Drew. A Memorial service will be…

Dawn M. Meyer, 58, of Quincy, passed away at 7:59 am Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Dawn was born February 15, 1966, in Quincy, IL to John “Jay” and Barbara (Brinkman) Meyer. A proud 1984 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, Dawn was known for her unwavering work ethic,…

Rosalie Walker 12/24/1923 – 10/13/2024 Rosalie Jeanette Sherrill Walker, 100, was born December 24, 1923, to James Thomas and Lila Clare (Simpson) Sherrill in Hamilton, IL. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1941. She traveled to Mineral Wells, TX, in 1943, to marry James E. Walker. Rosalie was a war bride and returned to…

In Loving Memory of Lawrence Henry “Larry” Zanger It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Zanger on October 9, 2024. A devoted father, grandfather, and beloved husband, Larry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on January 26, 1945 to Bob and Betty…

Jennifer ‘Jenni’ Moran nee Howard born January 26, 1979; (45) of Quincy, formerly of Belleville, IL, passed away on October 19, 2024, after a long two and half year battle against Thymic Cancer. She spent her last days at Blessing Hospital where she received exceptional care from everyone on 6N, the ER and ICU. She…

Patricia Ann White Lich entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born to Dennis and Wilma White on Mar. 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO. She was a proud graduate of Lutheran High School, St. Louis. Patricia married Richard Lich on Jan. 14,…