Obituaries

Martha Ann Jones Reich, 80, a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away at 6:56 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born April 13, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Newton and Lois Price…

Tammy Snider, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, May 30 2024 in Blessing Hospital, after a seven year battle with cancer. Tammy was born on November 29, 1961, the daughter for Ronald “Ron” and Darlene Ellis Snider. She was a graduate of Quincy High School and attended Beauty School at Vatterott College. Tammy was…

Shannon M. Jackson, 45, of Quincy, passed away at 12:01 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her residence in Quincy, IL. Shannon, daughter of Marty and Kelly (McGlothlin) Jackson, was born August 29, 1978, in Quincy, IL. Survivors include her parents; her daughter, Lola Jackson; two sisters, Bobbi Jackson of Quincy and Nikki Theodoropoulos (Bob)…

Services for Tommy Reynolds “Tom” Cunningham, 82, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Monday, June 3, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with Pastor Kenny Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 Am at the funeral home. Mr. Cunningham passed away at…

Services for George Ely Lane, 89, of Center, will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Olivet Christian Church, with Pastor Steve Goughnour officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the church. Masonic services…

L. Wayne Pullman, 62, of Quincy, passed away at 9:25 am Friday, May 24, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Wayne was born November 4, 1961, in Quincy, IL to Robert Boernson and Mary (Pullman) Reinheimer, and was raised by his mother and his step-father, Lawrence Reinheimer. On July 26, 2000, in the vibrant…

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Morgan, 69, of Quincy, passed away at 12:57 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Becky’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in…

Sandra Mae ‘Sandy’ Meade, age 77, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 23, 2024 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1947 in Pittsfield, IL the daughter of Raymond ‘Jack’ and Alberta ‘Maurene’ (Buchannon) Smith. She married Daniel Meade in St. Rose Catholic Church in Quincy on August 12th,…

Terry L. Steffen, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 12:09 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Terry was born July 23, 1942, in Quincy, IL to William F. and Betty (Schnelbacher) Steffen. He was married to Charlotte K. Reynolds on November 9, 1963 in Grace United Methodist Church in Quincy,…

Garth Oitker, 79, of Liberty, passed away at 2:43 pm Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Garth was born November 29, 1944, in Quincy, IL to Robert Gail “Bob” and Mildred M. (Brown) Oitker. He was married to Ann Marie Klaas on April 30, 1966, in Quincy, IL. She preceded him…

Eldon F. Yungman, 95, of Camp Point, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Golden Good Shepherd Home. Born September 16, 1928, near Sutter, IL, Eldon was the son of Frank D. and Emma C. Lehr Yungman. On January 15, 1950, he married Velora C. Bruenger in the home of Rev. L.C. Mauck in Quincy,…

Gene East, 83, of Quincy, passed away at 5:40 am Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Born on April 17, 1941, in La Grange, MO, Gene was the cherished son of Bill and Wilma (Tuttle) East. His life was a testament to his strong work ethic, his unwavering faith, and…

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Gary Wayne Fansler, who passed away on May 8, 2024, at 8:05pm in Quincy, Illinois at his home surrounded by loved ones for his final breath. He succumbed from multiple health conditions and the most challenging being cardiomyopathy. He was born June 13, 1954 in Shelbyville, Indiana to…

Donald G. McNay 73, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 3:02am Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Don was born January 18, 1951, in Quincy, IL to George & Hazel (Koenig) McNay. He was married to Linda L. (Jones) McNay on January 12, 1973, at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ in Quincy, IL.…

Sherri Sue Mason, 65, of Quincy, passed away at 6:08 am Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Sherri was born May 16, 1958, in Hull, IL to Constance Sue Throne. She was married to Larry D. Mason on September 8, 1991 in Quincy, IL. He survives. Other survivors include her children,…

Dennis D. Fischer, 78, of Quincy, passed away at 11:27 pm Monday, April 29, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Dennis was born December 27, 1945, in Quincy, IL to Frank and Marie (Mennel) Fischer. Dennis was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mona (McGinnis) Fischer, on April 28, 1979, at…

Tanya C. Rockwell, 46, of Quincy, passed away April 24, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be 10:00 am Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Calvary Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Rev. Tim Woodard will officiate. Tanya was born June 12, 1977, in Quincy, IL to Jerry and Sharon (Gustafson) Rockwell.…

Merle W. Jacobs passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 28, 2024 in his cherished hometown of Quincy, IL, where he lived the majority of his life. Merle was born on April 9, 1931, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL, to Fred and Florence (Brown) Jacobs. He was the oldest of four children.…

Johnny Lee Rudicil, age 77, of Quincy, IL passed away, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. at his home in Quincy. He was born September 6, 1946 in Gorin, MO a son of George W. and Dorothy H Randolph Rudicil. He married Linda Lou Hodges in Canton, MO on June 15, 1968. She survives.…

Judy Gleaton Connell Smith, 79, born December 1, 1944, a lifelong resident of Plant City, Fla., died peacefully April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James “Jim” H. Connell; and her parents, W.L. “Bill” and Magaline Jent Gleaton She is survived by her husband…

Melvin D. Cheney, 63, of Quincy, passed away at 2:18 pm Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born on March 30, 1961, in Quincy, IL, Melvin was the beloved son of Seldon “Dean” and Myrtle (Shuler) Cheney. His life was a testament to the love and joy he brought to those around him. On May 16, 1981,…

Memorial services for Robert Lee Clithero, 88, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with Reverend Linda Potter officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mr. Clithero…

RONDA PAULINE PHILLIPS Mrs. Ronda P. Phillips, age 61, of Quincy, IL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 12:32 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born February 1, 1963, in Hannibal, MO, a daughter of Oscar Wayne Brumbaugh and Patsy Ann (Brumbaugh) Raleigh. She married Timothy Dale Phillips on June 30, 1984…

Aedan M. Denum, 32, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Quincy, IL. Aedan was the cherished son of Susan Plonka and Michael Denum (Shera), brother of Schaenon (Nathan) Elbus of Quincy and Maelan Denum of Denver, CO., step-brother of Ross Lee and Justine (Zach) Wright, grandson of William (late Frances) Denum of Quincy and…

Services for Fern Hanson, 96, of Vandalia, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 18,2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia, with Pastor Jamie Franke officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Hanson passed away at 10:40…