Obituaries

Dorothy Louise (Allen) Hayden, age 94, of Quincy, went to her lord and savoir Jesus Christ early Friday morning, January 31st, 2025 in Good Samaritan Home. Dorothy was born on May 19th, 1930, one of nine children to Lonnie and Victoria Bays Allen in Reno, Texas. She married the love of her life, Merle A.…

Constance Lou “Connie” Heilwagen, age 92, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:25 am in Sunset Home. She was born on November 18, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Andy and Winifred Drummond Bridgman. Connie had previously been married to Elmer Harker, Sr. She married Joseph “Joe” Heilwagen on October 26,…

Mr. Donald Lee Mallett, age 91, of La Grange, MO passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:04 p.m. at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. He was born February 13, 1933 in Frankford, MO a son of Cecil Leroy and Lula Florence Utterback Mallett. He married Judy Marie Bozarth on May 29, 1960…

Mr. Michael Edward Alexander, age 82, of La Grange, MO passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born October 16, 1942 in Burlington, IA a son of Charles Edward and Velva Louise Davis Alexander. He married Mary Edith Lovell Rockhold on September 11, 1985. She passed away on…

Ronald Arthur Westhaus, age 89, of the Bradford Villa, formerly of Lakeshore Hills, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Quincy, IL the son of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. Ron farmed most of his life. Ron ran a Star Route mail delivery route after…

Shirley Pieper, 93, of Quincy, passed away at 8:30 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy, IL. Shirley was born October 10, 1931, in Quincy, IL to Melvin and Celesta (Dailing) Wendling. She was married to Arthur R. Pieper on October 21, 1950, in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in…

Beverly “Bev” J. Baker, 67, of Carthage, passed away at 3:18 am Monday, January 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Bev was born June 7, 1957, in Southampton, NY to Thomas “Tim” and Mary Lou (Carson) Collum. She graduated from East Hampton High School in 1975, where she was an active participant in…

Jerry L. “Joe” Schieferdecker, age 76, of Quincy and formerly of Payson, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Joe was born on October 16, 1948 in Quincy, a son of Kenneth L. and Emma F. Tyler Schieferdecker. On July 8, 1967 Joe married Doris Reckers at Grace Methodist Church…

Barbara M. Gooding, 85, of Camp Point, passed away at 10:50 am Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL. Born April 28, 1939, in Quincy, IL, Barbara was the daughter of David and Irene (Crouch) Powell. She was married to Kenneth Leroy Gooding on January 21, 1955, in Palmyra,…

Memorial services for Ronald Edward “Ron” Walton, 80 of House Springs, will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry with Pastor Jamie Franke officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Mr. Walton passed away at 11:36 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Beth…

Mary Snowden, age 95, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 8:05 p.m. in her home. Mary was born on May 16, 1929 in Wheaton, IL, a daughter of J.D.L. “Roy” and Ester Tuthill Langan. She married Howard Snowden in December of 1952 in Wheaton, IL. Mary earned a Bachelor’s degree…

Jane E. Flachs, age 71, of Liberty, Illinois, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 30th, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Ralph and Jeanette (Kroeger) Vogelpohl. She married Lowell ‘Andy’ Flachs on October 3, 1981. He survives. Jane was a secretary for Moorman Manufacturing and then later…

Emily Ann Lewis, age 82, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:16 am in her home. Emily was born March 16, 1942 in Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of William J. and Marie Anderson Cederberg. She married David Glenn Lewis on June 16, 1990 in Vermont Street United Methodist Church, Quincy, Illinois. He…

Dorothy “Jean” Arp, 97, of Quincy, died peacefully January 22, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Born August 27, 1927, Jean was a daughter of Matthew J. and Agatha (Kohl) Ehrhart. She married Harry J. Arp June 14, 1947, in St. Francis Catholic Church, in Quincy. He preceded her in death. Jean was a 1945…

Richard Ferdinand Scholz III (Riff), 74, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Riff was born January 16, 1951, in Macon, GA to Richard F. Scholz Jr. and Ellen (Willis) Scholz. He was married to Susan B. Tiemann on January 17, 2009 in Quincy, IL. Other survivors include…

Joyce Frohn, 91, of Quincy, passed away at 6:00 am Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Joyce was born September 6, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, IL to Harold and Lena (Grisham) Williamson. She was married to Dale H. Frohn on February 28, 1954, in Pleasant Hill, IL. He preceded her…

Donald R. Durbin Jr., 68, of Payson, passed away at 10:01 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home in Payson, IL. Donald was born July 25, 1956, in Quincy, IL to Donald R. and Joann (Conners) Durbin. Survivors include his mother, Joann Durbin; his three children, Donald Roger Durbin III, Holly Michele Durbin (Danny…

Robert Dean Houghton, age 69, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born on June 27, 1955, in Quincy, a son to Norman Dean and Bonnie Jean (O’Dear) Houghton. They both preceded him in death. Robert was a heavy machine operator and worked…

Patricia L. Gaines, 87, of Quincy, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home in Quincy, IL. Patricia was born January 17, 1938, in La Grange, MO to Virgil F. and Dorothy (Loudermilk) Schaffer. She married James Lloyd in 1958, and they later parted ways. She was married to…

Stephen M. Reis, 75, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Stephen was born September 9, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Wilbert and Mary (Kuchman) Reis. Stephen’s journey began in Quincy, where he grew up and later met the love of his life, Sue Spilker. They were united…

Carol E. Vogel, age 86, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1938 at home in Mendon Township, Adams County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Raymond William and Elizabeth (Tieken) Linnenburger. She married Carl W. Vogel on October 22, 1959. He preceded her in…

Donald L. Wiemelt, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1949, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Loretta (Bordewick) Wiemelt. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Janice Deters on July 25, 1970. She survives. Don worked at…

Ronda D. Whitaker, age 60, of rural Lewistown, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronda was born March 9, 1964 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Ronald Leroy and Mary Dean Forquer Farr. She was united in marriage…

Mary L. Ward, 80, of Barry, passed away at 4:03 am Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Mary was born December 25, 1944, in Quincy, IL to Herbert and Dorothy (Wolfe) Shreacke. She was married to Edwin M. Ward on December 12, 1964 at St. Anthony’s Church in Quincy, IL.…

Wayne E Feldkamp, age 85, of LaGrange, Missouri was called home on 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Wayne was born February 23, 1939, near LaGrange a son of Carl W. and Dorothy L. Ludwig Feldkamp. He married Mary Goodwin on November 27th, 1974 in Hannibal, MO. They…