Obituaries

Gerald Deming, 65, of Camp Point, IL, died at 4:19 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born May 9, 1960, in Quincy, IL, Gerald was the son of Kenneth and Lucille Tournear Deming. He married Sheila Kay Rumsey on October 23, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV.…

Peter James “Jim” Burns, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 1, 1939, to Dorothy and Peter Burns, Jim was raised in a tight-knit, scrappy neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, surrounded by Irish immigrant families. From an early age, he…

Sally B. McChristy, age 101, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Sunset Home. Sally was born on January 10, 1924 in Lewistown, MO, the daughter of Horner and Grace Garrett Haines. On September 15, 1944 she married Alvin “Ted” McChristy in Kirksville, MO. He preceded her in death on…

Fumiko “Miko” Stuckey, age 92, of Quincy, entered her heavenly home with the blessed Father, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit on May 17, 2025 at 10:05 a.m. at Good Samaritan Home. She was born November 15, 1932 in Tokyo, Japan, daughter of Tatsuyoshi and Mieko Hashimoto. She married George Stuckey on February 16,…

Barbara J. “Barb” Reinhart, 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ralph and Mary (McIntyre) Henke. During childhood, Barb lived in Texas for several years during World War II. She was a graduate…

Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Mann, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:22 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Jackie was born July 29, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Jack A. and Mae L. Zogg Millard. She married Gene L. R. Mann on August 19, 1960 in Lima, Ohio. He preceded…

Luberta Frances Henehan, age 79, of Chesterfield, MO, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. Luberta was born on January 27, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Stephen and Luberta Hart Connor. Luberta was a 1964 graduate of St. Theresa’s Academy. Luberta was a leading realtor in the St. Louis,…

Amelia “Amy” Eyler Zornes Rhinberger was born on March 3, 1968 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy to her mother, Teresa “Terry” Eyler. Amy passed away on November 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Amy married Tony Rhinberger on February 13, 2016. They made their home with her many visions on the Mississippi River. They…

Bill Joe Crabill, age 89, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:25 pm in his home. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Taylor, Missouri, a son of Cecil and Amber Mantlo Crabill. He married Maxine E. Conrad on August 13, 1955, in Hannibal, Missouri. She preceded him in death on…

John W. Juette, age 80, of Quincy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:02 a.m. in his home. John was born on July 29, 1944 in Quincy, the son of Russell and Evelyn Spilker Juette. On March 25, 1978 he married Sharon Keim in St. Louis, MO.…

Dusty Allen Lish 59, of Hannibal, MO went to be with our Lord on May 9, 2025 after a brief illness at Hannibal Regional Hospital. He was the beloved son of Floyd M Lish and Jane V McSparren born in Quincy, IL. He was a graduate of Mendon High School, before joining the US Navy…

Doris Jean Provow, age 97, of Quincy, died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home. Jean was born August 18, 1927, in Hayti, Missouri. She was the daughter of Buck Hannan and Pearl Mae Rowan DeWeese. She graduated from Hayti High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. On January 3, 1948, she married…

Richard Lee “Dick” Reichert, age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:28 am in his home. Dick was born on March 26, 1940, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Alfred C. and Rose Fries Reichert. He married Joann Meyer on June 29, 1963 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Quincy. She…

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Dwayne Charles “D.D.” Fischer on May 2, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis MO, who departed this world surrounded by family after a life devoted to family, faith, service, and community. Born on April 13, 1949, in Quincy,…

Richard Talon “Tally” McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Tally was born on November 11, 1953, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL, son of Richard James McDonald and Phyllis “Kealy” Altgilbers McDonald. Tally attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School…

Steven Kenneth “Rollo” Carder, age 68, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his home. Rollo was born on July 3, 1956 in Quincy, the son of Kenneth F. and Barbara R. Dridos Carder. Rollo was a 1974 graduate of Quincy High School. Over the years, Rollo had been employed by a number…

John Thomas “Tom” Gilbert, 83, of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Tom was born September 28, 1941, in Quincy, IL to Wayne and Selma (Austin) Gilbert. On June 27, 1970, Tom married the love of his life, Marva Kelley, at Union United Methodist Church in Quincy,…

Connie Lee Page, 82, of Quincy, Illinois, died peacefully and went to heaven on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, At Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Grand View Funeral Home. Rev. Jason W Young will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand…

Rosalyn E. Boone, age 87, of Plainville, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3:10 am in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Rosalyn was born April 7, 1938, in Quincy, the daughter of Edward and Stella Klingele Ehrhardt. She married Roger K. Boone on September 7, 1957, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He preceded…

William Erving “Bill” Mester, age 92, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:30 pm at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Bill was born June 20, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Erving T. and Mary L. Ransburg Mester. He married Jo Ann Kelker on January 26, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives.…

Homer D. Feltes, 74, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Homer was born December 4, 1950, in Jacksonville, IL to Homer A. and Ruth (Long) Feltes. He was married to Betty Ann Chase on December 15, 1979, in Quincy, IL. She preceded him in death on March…

Buford Ward, affectionately known as “The Buford Ward,” was born Eulin Buford Ward on September 4, 1940, in the town of Kingston, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at 1:07 PM Mountain Time, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Buford’s early life was marked by humble beginnings. As…

Ruth Ann Bowman, age 74, entered her eternal resting place while surrounded by her family on Monday, April 21st, 2025. Ruth Ann was born on June 18th, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Paul R. and Irene Snodgrass Durst. Ruth was a graduate of LaGrange High School. On October 7th, 1967, she married her high school…

Paul H. Bridgeman, age 93, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 2:40 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Paul was born on June 3, 1931 in Quincy, a son of Cecil and Edith Prante Bridgeman. On April 24, 1954 he married Betty J. Sedelmeier in Quincy. She preceded him in death on July…

Tex L. Gadeke, 92, of Quincy, passed away at 6:27 pm Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Tex was born January 16, 1933, in Fremont, NE to Homer and Susan (Moore) Gadeke. After graduating from Eustis High School in 1951, he furthered his education at Kearney Teachers College. His sense of…