Obituaries

Steven W. Guyatt, 73, of White Hall, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home in White Hall, IL. Steven was born February 25, 1951, in Kankakee, IL to Russell and Rozena (Edmundson) Guyatt. Steven proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military…

Roy William Baker, age 94, of Quincy, died on December 31, 2024 at 2:45 pm in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1930, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of William H. and Alice Wisman Baker. He married Ruth E. Wear on January 21, 1952 in the parsonage of the Lutheran Church of St.…

Dorothy Irene Wright, age 87, of Quincy, died Monday, January 6, 2025, in her home. Dorothy was born on July 25, 1937, in Clayton, IL, the daughter of Milbert A. and Wilma L. Daggett Faler. She married Richard G. Wright on May 28, 1955, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2014.…

Thelma Conners, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 5:23 pm in her home. She was born on August 4, 1948 a daughter of Rueben and Margaret Schultz Unglesbee. Thelma married Arthur Andrew Conners, Jr. on September 9, 1966 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2023.…

Patsy R. Dean, age 89, of Quincy, died on January 5, 2025 at 2:25 am in Blessing Hospital. Patsy was born December 17, 1935 in Waynesville, Missouri, the daughter of Leslie and Helen Toupnot Phillips. She married Patrick A. Dean on May 21, 1965 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 1,…

Patricia Ann “Pat” Winters, age 89, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, Illinois. Pat was born on January 30, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Arthur Lawrence and Myrtle Ruth Harwood Treaster. She married Robert “Bob” Winters on December 21, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded…

L.E. Kohl, age 90, of Vandalia, MO, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1934, in Vandalia, the son of J.W. and Julia Branstetter Kohl. L.E. married Rowena Motley on August 16, 1953, in Vandalia, and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2022. L.E. was a hard-working man…

Joshua Ray Hedges, age 35, of La Grange, MO passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Josh was born August 5, 1989 to Dennis Hedges and Sandy Meehan in Quincy, IL. He married Danielle Wilson on October 24, 2015 in Bethalto, IL. Josh graduated from Highland High School in Ewing,…

Our precious Sydney Jean finished her work here on earth and went to be with her Heavenly Father, December 31, 2024 at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO, she was surrounded by the ones that loved her the most. Sydney was born October 23, 2003 in Hannibal Missouri to Rick and Jenny Mead. She took…

Inez C. Bailey, 91, of Quincy, passed away at 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. Inez was born November 23, 1933, in Marblehead, IL to August and Mary J. (Winston) Smith. Her life was enriched by marriage to Paul C. Guthrie on November 27, 1954, in…

James Estell Hickman, age 85, of Quincy, died on December 26, 2024 at 8:50 am in his home. James was born on February 3, 1939 a son of James “Jack” and Emma Diggs Hickman. He married Dolly Marvella Wilson on November 27, 1982 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. James attended Douglas High School in Hannibal,…

Terrence J. “Terry” Grussenmeyer, age 75, of Quincy, was unexpectedly called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11:06 am in the Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. He was born December 31, 1948 in Quincy, the only son of Melvin and Mildred (Niekamp) Grussenmeyer. Terry attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and was…

Darlene Elizabeth Herman, age 71, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. in her home, surrounded by family. Darlene was born on September 3, 1953 in Hannibal, MO and placed in the loving arms of John and Eleanor Fout Spurrier. Darlene was married to James Bliven from 1970 to 1984. They…

Lester D. McClain, 90, of Quincy, passed away at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living Center on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Quincy, IL. Lester was born February 25, 1934, in Columbus Township, IL to Otis and Freda (Helmridge) McClain. He graduated from Camp Point High School in 1952, setting the stage for a life of…

Christina Ann ‘Chrissi’ Bolte Lowenberg, age 51, of Quincy, passed away at 2:28 AM on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 13, 1973 in Quincy, the daughter of Robert J. & Kathleen ‘Kathy’ (Hummel) Bolte. Chrissi was married to Brian Simpson and they had…

Ralph Monroe “Monty” Sides, Jr., age 79, of Jacksonville, Illinois passed away at 2:03 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born December 22, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Ralph Monroe Sides, Sr. and Mildred Cole Sides. He married Joyce Elaine Surratt in November of 1964…

Claire Dittmer Myers, age 94, died on December 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born July 8, 1930, in Quincy, the daughter of Oscar L. and Helen Moore Dittmer. Claire was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School. She attended Quincy College, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and, in 1982, after her…

Andrew “Skip” Carroll Lewis Jr., 71, of Quincy, passed away at 1:15 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Skip was born September 27, 1953, in Peoria, IL to Andrew and Joan (Dawson) Lewis. Skip found his lifelong partner in Carolyn Martin, and their marriage on May 10, 1975, was a…

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…