Obituaries

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…

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…

Linda Hasting, 66, of Quincy, passed away at 1:02 pm Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Linda was born November 4, 1957, in Quincy, IL to James and Bonnie (Rankin) Hasting. Survivors include her son, Ryan Hasting (Stephanie); three grandchildren, Draven Hasting, Delilah Hasting, and Deric Lambert; one brother,…

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…

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…

Virgil D. Mittelberg, age 92, of Quincy, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 8:57 pm in Good Samaritan Home. Virgil was born June 24, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lester H. and Ethel Mae Shriver Mittelberg. He married Aleen Hagerbaumer on April 25, 1952 at Salem Church in Quincy. She survives. Virgil was…

John F. Hoaglin, age 91, of Columbus, IL, died June 1, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 22, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, IL the son of Roy and Florence (Carroll) Hoaglin. He married Mary Frances Oenning on May 27, 1955 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017. John…

Services for Steven L. Johnson, 73, of Vandalia, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia, with Pastor Jamie Franke officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M., until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson…

Jerry Lee Hainline Sr., 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 12:48 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Jerry was born May 4, 1946, in Quincy, IL to Raymond and Dorothy (Sherman) Hainline. He was married to Karen R. Walker on May 19, 1967 in Davenport, IA. She survives. Other…

Nancy L. (Merrifield) Baze, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 5:20 am Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Nancy was born September 17, 1942, in Pana, IL to Lawrence “Shorty” Merrifield and Opal (Parkison) Kutz. She was married to Richard Baze and they remained good friends throughout life. He survives. Other…

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,…