Obituaries

Janice Evelyn (McGlasson) Kirgan, 71, of Liberty, passed away at 7:45 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Old Monroe, MO. Janice was born May 13, 1953, in Quincy, IL to Lee McGlasson and Evelyn Sutton Morley. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert H. “Joe” Kirgan,…

Kerry A. Lane, age 50, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:33 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Kerry was born on June 8, 1974 in Quincy, a daughter of Leroy J. and Joyce Evon Clemens Sparrow. She married Chris Lane on March 20, 1999 in Quincy. He survives. Kerry was a 1992 graduate…

MARY LOUISE BROWN Mary Louise Brown, 87, of rural Lewistown, MO, died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. Born August 22, 1937, in Tolona, MO, the daughter of Leslie Elmer and Dora Evalena (Brumbaugh) Puls. She married Kenneth Ray Brown in Ewing, MO on February 20, 1965. He preceded…

Robert Eugene Duesterhaus, age 86, passed away at Parc Provence in St. Louis, Missouri on December 22, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1938 to Cyril and Edith Duesterhaus in Quincy, Illinois. He attended Gentry school, a local one-room school for four years, St. John’s Catholic Grade School, and Quincy Notre Dame in Quincy,…

Patricia Lynn “Patti” Washburn, age 58, of Quincy, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 6:35 pm in her home. Patti was born March 18, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Gary L. and Patsy A. Payne Stephenson. She attended Keokuk High School. She worked primarily in customer service throughout her life. Patti was well…

Marcia Ellen Clevenger, 90, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Camp Point, IL, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home. Born April 27, 1934, in Quincy, Marcia was the daughter of Omer and Edna Zeiger Kestner. She married Ben D. Clevenger on March 6, 1953, in Clayton, IL. He preceded her in death on…

Constance “Connie” Lee Bryson, age 87, of Quincy, Il, went to her forever Heavenly Home and was received into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on December 21, 2024 at 2:20am at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point, Illinois. While Connie was there for only 4 months, the caring staff…

Roger Paul Hummel, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) in his home on the family farm. Roger was born June 29th, 1964 in Quincy, Illinois as the youngest child of Robert C. and Rita M. (Dietrich) Hummel. Roger attended school at Cheerful Home in Quincy and was a graduate of Quincy Public…

Kenneth G. Kammerer, 86, of Quincy, passed away at 8:20 am Friday, December 20, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Kenny was born December 21, 1937, in Mendon, IL to George and Mabel (Wemhoner) Kammerer. On July 6, 1963, Ken’s life was forever changed when he married his beloved Barbara Jean Higgins at Salem…

Clyde M. Jenkins, Jr., 80, died Thursday, December 12, in Mercy Hospital in St. Louis after a series of debilitating illnesses. Mr. Jenkins was born December 29, 1943, in Quincy, the first child of Clyde M. Jenkins, Sr., and Carolyn Maxine Hibbard Jenkins. He attended Washington Elementary School, Quincy Junior High School and Quincy High…

Linda Lee Moritz was born on December 23, 1946, in Coatsburg, Illinois, to Fred and Gladys Moritz, she lived in Coatsburg, Illinois, and graduated from Camp Point Central High School. Linda went to work at Motorola and when that closed she worked at Barons and Boag’s restaurants. For many years she hosted an annual Christmas…

Gary G. Clapper, age 82, of Payson, left this world on December 11, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Gary was born on February 20th, 1942 in Quincy, IL, the son of Garnett and Esther Hieland Clapper. Gary graduated from Quincy High School in 1960. He was the type of person that could strike…

Jerry Alan Eberhardt, 87, of Quincy, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 18, 1937, in Dixon, Illinois, to Archie and Sarah “Sally” Eberhardt.  On April 23, 1960, Jerry married the love of his life, Anita Stupasky,…

Janet A. Keim, age 80, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away on 12/9/2024 in Munster, Indiana. Janet was born on November 17, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois to Roger and Thelma Keim. She was a 1962 graduate of Quincy Senior High School and a 1970 graduate of Quincy College with a B.A. in History. She was employed…

Funeral services for Carolyn Sue “Susie” Guinn, 84, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Vandalia with pastor Brian Lehenbauer officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the Church. Funeral arrangements…

Carolyn Marie Eden, age 83, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10:50am in Blessing Hospital. Carolyn was born on November 30, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Koenemann) Schroeder. She was baptized into the faith on December 21, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Preble, Indiana.…

William F. “Bill” Heaton, age 94, of Quincy, died on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:12 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Bill was born on March 13, 1930 in Macomb, IL, a son of Ross and Roxie Stoops Heaton. On April 2, 1950 he married Helen LaVon Stillfew in Macomb, IL. She preceded him in death…

Fred Lee Ketchum, age 76, of Plainville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:18 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Fred was born on November 30, 1948, the son of Arnold J. and Gladys H. Hall Ketchum. Fred grew up on a farm near La Prairie, IL. He graduated from Central High School in…

Marcus E. Crawford, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:54 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Marcus was born on January 2, 1948 in Effingham, IL, the son of Van and Roselea Rife Crawford. Marcus served in the United States Army from January 25, 1968 until his honorable discharge on January 23,…

Mr. Kevin L. Pepper, 62, of Quincy, died at 7:12 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at home. Born October 14, 1962 in Quincy, Kevin was the son of Alvin and Delores Pepper. Kevin served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1982 to 1985. Kevin loved camping, fishing, music and in later years watching…

Joan Theresa Olps, 90, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Joan was born January 3, 1934, in Quincy, IL to Frank and Elise (Luecken) Olps. Joan is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, Debbie Kado (Don), Pam Hueseman (Al), Geri Armitage, Brad Heinze (Susan),…

Sandra M. Huddleston, age 82, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:25 a.m. in Sunset Home. Sandra was born on June 3, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Dorothy Marie Wartick Dyer. On December 20, 1960 she married Lyndell Huddleston in Quincy. He preceded her in death on April 27,…

Steve Sharp, 67, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Quincy, IL. Steve was born June 3, 1957, in Versailles, Kentucky to Tipton and Anna Lee (Waehter) Sharp. Steve’s life was enriched by his loving marriage to Katrina Bergman. The couple united in matrimony on February 23, 1991, in Quincy,…

James “Jim” Lewis Hobbins, age 98, of Quincy, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 2:27 am in Blessing Hospital. Jim was born November 2, 1926, in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania, the son of John William and Mary Myrtle Bovard Hobbins. Jim grew up in Pittsburgh. As a result of spending time playing with the Rooney…