Obituaries

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,…

Tom Van Dyke, 77, of Quincy, passed away at 3:19 pm Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Tom was born November 17, 1946, in Quincy, IL to Donald and Aloise (O’Donnell) Van Dyke. He was married to Sally Madison and she preceded him in death. Tom graduated from Christian Brothers in…

Orville “Woody” L. Wood, 88, of Ursa, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, at 10:10am Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home. He was born November 5, 1935, in Quincy, IL, a son of Orville E. Wood and Edith L. (Langford) Wood. He married Charlene Muegge on July 19, 1975, in…

Mary “Jane” Sprinkle, age 58, of Fowler, Illinois, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in her home. Jane was born on December 21, 1965 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Evans and Carol Turner Evans. She married Larry Sprinkle, Jr. on February 23, 1985 in Quincy. He survives. Jane was a 1984 graduate…

Barbara Ann Peters age 90, of Quincy, IL died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Bickford Cottage surrounded by all of her family. Barbara was born in Quincy on December 4, 1933, a daughter of John and Katherine (Dittmer) Bruening. She married Ralph H. Peters, Jr. on September 27, 1952, in Quincy and he preceded…

Terri LeAnn Curtis O’Brien, 53, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Terri was a devoted wife, loyal daughter, cherished sister, loving grandmother, aunt, and an extraordinary friend. Those closest to her described her as a headstrong woman whose heart radiated kindness and compassion, always dedicated to helping others…

Shirley Ann Scheiner, 89, of Quincy, passed away at 8:35 am Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Shirley was born November 30, 1934, in Hannibal, MO to Howard John and Margaret Adeleen (Griffin) Hirner. She was married to Harold L. Scheiner on March 8, 1974, in St. Charles, MO. He preceded…

Mary Ann (Lieb) Kuh, 76, of Quincy, IL passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Peoria, IL surrounded by family and friends. During her life Mary Ann displayed her strength and stubbornness by successfully beating breast cancer, uterine cancer and managing heart and major back issues. Up until the end she continued to fight…

Luca Jameson Reardon, age 10 months, peacefully went to be with Jesus while in his mother’s arms and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 7, 2024 in St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Luca gave his family a beautiful short ten months. His mother truly believes that he was sent to…

Carol J. Lawber, age 85, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:10 a.m. in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Carol was born on October 28, 1938 in Fowler, IL, a daughter to Clarence and Hazel Smith Gooding. On January 19, 1957 she married Joseph E. Lawber in Quincy. He preceded her in…