Obituaries
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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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),…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article Funeral services for Tanya D’Arline Cunningham, 82, of Vandalia, will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with pastor Glenn Forman officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Cunningham…
Read Full Article Jerome P. “Jerry” Herkert, 86, of Camp Point, IL, passed away at 6:32 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point. Born August 6, 1938, in Michael, IL, Jerry was the son of John and Thelma Hazelwonder Herkert. He married Margie Wyatt on March 7, 1959. She survives.…
Read Full Article James W. “Jim” Fleer, 88, of Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point. Born April 13, 1936, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Walter and Velma (Hurlbert) Fleer. He married Mary Lou Schaefer on November 25, 1960, in…
Read Full Article John A. Spring, 76, of Quincy, IL died December 2, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital following complications from esophageal cancer surgery. He was born in Kewanee, Illinois on June 7, 1948, the son of John C. and Aledo Arnould Spring. He graduated from Alleman High School in Rock Island, IL. As a freshman at Quincy…
Read Full Article Shad Allen Campbell, 51, of Mendon, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital on Monday, December 2, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Shad’s journey began as the son of Edward Lee Sr. and Mary Jane (Anders) Campbell and later married the love of his life, Victoria Irwin, on July 17, 2010, at the scenic Villa Katherine.…
Read Full Article Judie Rae Jenkins, age 81, of Quincy, died on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:53 am in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Judie was born on December 3, 1942, in Moberly, Missouri, a daughter of Ray and Leota Courrier Lawrence. Judie started her career in service at the ice cream counter at Deters Dairy,…
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