Obituaries

Douglas “Doug” Olson, age 68, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in his home. He was born on January 7, 1956, the son of Glen and Frances Louise Noble Olson. He married Deborah “Debbie” Marquardt on June 27, 1981 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. Doug was a graduate of Highland High School in…

Donna Rose Swords, 77, of Overland Park Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Donna was born November 14, 1946, to Robert and Florence (Beck) Terstriep in Quincy, Illinois. Donna grew up on a farm with 8 siblings and learned at the early age the importance of hard…

Jim Oenning, age 68, of Quincy passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning, September 8, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1955 in Quincy the son Wilbur and Vera (Gerdes) Oenning. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Mendon Unity High School. He married Barb (Wolf) on April 21, 1978. She survives. He worked…

Gary L. Balke, age 76, Quincy, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 8:50 am in Good Samaritan Home. Gary was born September 13, 1947 in Collinsville, IL, the son of Leroy and Alma Mateer Balke. He married Jane Halbe on August 30, 1969. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1994. He later married…

Thomas Eldon Luttrull, 93, of Lewistown, MO, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Velpen, IN, on August 18, 1931, to Pleasant Isaac Luttrull and Opal (Nelson) Luttrull. Thomas is survived by his wife of 73 years, Joyce; his children Jennifer (David) Wright of…

Nan Y. Olson, age 90, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bradford Villa. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Violet (Baker) Musgrave. She married Donald H. Waterkotte and from that union was born her four children. She later married Melvin ‘Jay’ Olson. He…

Della Riggs-Appel, 83, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Della was born September 9, 1940, in Mount Sterling, IL to Cyrus and Rita (Marshall) Horney. Della’s journey through life was marked by love and commitment when she married John Appel on November 10, 2006, at St.…

Bill Wayne Romans, Sr., 82, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshal, Illinois. Friends and Family are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10:00…

Hilda Elizabeth Spidle, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 6:33 am Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born May 31, 1944, in Quincy, IL, Hilda was the daughter of William M. and Loney Belle (Jackson) Shaffer. She was one of nineteen children. She was married to Jack L. Spidle on September…

Services for Kenneth Gene McDonald, 91, of Vandalia, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with pastor Rick Watson and Harold Williams officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery with his son pastor Randy McDonald leading the committal service. Visitation will be Friday September…

Jesse “Jay” Lee Downey Jr., 68, of Quincy, passed away at 8:30 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home in Quincy, IL. Jay was born July 16, 1956, in Hamilton, IL to Jesse Lee Downey Sr. and Violet Jerean (Roberts) Downey. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Hollander, whom he married with joy…

Charilyn A. Stalder of rural Ewing, Missouri passed away Monday morning August 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born at home during one of the hottest summers on record on July 20, 1936, the daughter of Hobart and Elizabeth Shults. She married Joe Jack Stalder on June 16, 1956. He preceded her…

William Franklin “Frank” McMullen, 95, of Quincy, passed away at 4:03 am Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Frank was born July 23, 1929, in Quincy, IL to William Franklin McMullen Sr. and Bertha (Shanahan) McMullen. He was married to Mary M. Robinson on October 27, 1945, in Shelbina,…

Ruthie P. Foster, age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:11 a.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Ruthie was born on May 17, 1939 in Rockport, IL, a daughter of Frank J. and Frances E. Myers Smith. On July 3, 1957 she married Herbert Foster in Pittsfield, IL. He survives. Ruthie had…

Mary Louise Bradfield, age 94, of Quincy died on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1930, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Hutmacher) Rose. She married, George L. Bradfield, Sr. on September 30, 1950, in St. John Catholic Church, Quincy. He preceded her in death on March 13,…

Mark Steinkamp, 50, of Quincy, passed away at 3:50 am Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Mark’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. A Funeral…

LOYD JACK JARVIS Loyd Jack Jarvis, age 85, of La Grange, MO died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Macomb, IL, a son of Everett Earl Jarvis and Mary (Frakes) Jarvis. He married the love of his life Margaret…

Ronald Wayne “Yonk” Kurfman, 80, of Payson, passed away at 8:32 am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronald was born October 16, 1943, in Annada, MO to Emil and Mary (Coulter) Kurfman. Yonk graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Before retiring, Yonk built a commendable career, working diligently at…

Dale W. O’Hara, 89, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 8:30 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Rev. Tim White will officiate. Dale was born February 21, 1935, in…

Mary Jane Koenig age 62, of Quincy died on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in her home. Jane was born in Springfield, IL on November 11, 1961. She was the adopted daughter of Patricia (Kerkering) Maguire and Terry Maguire. Jane grew up in Quincy on Lindell Street in a neighborhood where friends climbed trees together and…

Katherine S. “Kathy” York age 69, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Kathy was born on May 20, 1955, in Quincy. She was the daughter of Alvin and Lillian (McGrury) Zinn. She married Gary A. York on June 16, 1973, in the Union United Methodist Church. He survives. Kathy was…

Thomas Gale Sheehan, 62, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024. Tom was born on August 2, 1962, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Barbara (Forbes) Sheehan and Dale Sheehan. He was the youngest of 6 siblings and attended grammar school in Quincy, IL, Canton, MO, Sunnyvale, CA and graduated high school at…

William “Bill” Watkins, age 80, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:53 am in Blessing Hospital. Bill was born on August 12, 1944 the son of D.R. and Myrtle I. Oberdahlhoff Watkins. He married Marcia Voorhis on July 7, 1982 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2024. After…

Lionel E. Wheeler (Douglas), 70, of Quincy, passed away at 9:30 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Lionel’s Celebration of Life at a visitation that will be held Friday, August 16, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in…

Funeral services for Ronnie Eugene Cragen, 72, of Perry, will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Perry Christian Church with pastor Leanne Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Bienhoff Funeral Home is…