Obituaries

Verne Roger Bronestine, age 77, walked the stairs to heaven on August 6, 2024 when he passed away at Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1947 to Edward and Margaret (Smith) Bronestine. He married Betty Klauser on June 4, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, MO. She survives. To their union…

Funeral Services for John Larry Flowers, 83, of Center, will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry with pastor Dan Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Flowers…

Karen Kay Reitz, 77, of Quincy, passed away at 7:35 am Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living Center. Karen was born October 7, 1946, in Quincy, IL to Donald E. and Marjorie (Kestner) Zoller. Survivors include her three siblings, Doug Zoller (Laura), Diane Leuders, and Katey Haun; five nieces; two nephews;…

Edna F. McMullen, 82, of Quincy, passed away at 5:15 pm Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Edna’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Monday, August 12, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy,…

Sandra “Sandy” J. Austin, 88, of Quincy, passed away at 6:24pm Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Sandy’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. A private…

F. Dale Banning, age 80, of Quincy, went to be with his Lord on this 80th birthday, August 4, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Dale was born on August 4, 1944 in Quincy, a son of Virgil and Pauline Cook Banning. Dale was the fruit of multiple northeast Missouri one room schoolhouses, as his family moved…

Joanne Moncofsky, age 80, of Quincy, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at 12:12 pm in Blessing Hospital. Joanne was born April 22, 1944 in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Lang Hendl. She married Joseph Moncofsky on August 24, 1968 in Morristown, NJ. He survives. Joanne accepted Jesus as her Saviour in…

Beth Louise Cress, of Quincy, age 51, passed away peacefully July 30, 2024 at Blessing Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. Beth was born on June 20, 1973 to Samuel Freeman and Kathy Webster. On November 25, 1994 she married Jeffrey Cress, who resides in Florida, and from that marriage they had one son,…

RICHARD TATE GLASGOW Richard Tate Glasgow, age 47, of La Grange, MO, passed away Thursday August 1, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 22, 1976 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL a son of Gary Bertram and Lois Tate Glasgow. He graduated from Canton High School in 1994…

Michael E. Happekotte, age 81, of Quincy, died on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1942 in Quincy, the son of Edgar and Mildred (Schleicher) Happekotte. He married Gayle Wyckoff on June 2, 1962 in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Happekotte was a business rep for the IBEW Local 34 retiring after…

Judy Lenore (Grimmer) Schoonover, 94 of Grovetown, Georgia, formerly of Quincy, Illinois passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Fr. Patrick Smith will officiate the requiem mass at St. John’s Parish and Cathedral beginning at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. The family will accept visitors in the narthex…

Steve Wellman, 61, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on April 18, 1963, in Quincy to Alfred Charles and Shirley Ann (Beckman) Wellman, Steve was a man whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Steve’s life was a testament to…

Larry Edward Godar, 83, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Silverado Memory Care in Overland Park, KS. Cremation was accorded to Larry. A private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. Fr. Tom Donovan will…

CHERYL KAY BORGSTADT Cheryl Kay Borgstadt, age 61, of La Grange, MO passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:46 p.m. at her home in La Grange. She was born January 2, 1963 in Richmond, MO a daughter of Alma Lee Borgstadt of La Grange. Cheryl graduated from Highland High School in Ewing, MO. She…

Elizabeth Mahsman, age 95, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. in Sunset Home. Elizabeth was born on June 13, 1929 in Hannibal, MO, a daughter of James and Amelia Hatton Sexton. On January 22, 1952 she married Harold L. Enslen in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on March…

Larry Dean Sparks, age 77, of Payson, IL, died on Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on July 14, 1947 in Quincy, the son of Clifford “Tip” and Betty Wilson Sparks. On February 14, 1970, he married Carol Lynn Hadfield…

Juanita L. Dutt, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 3:43 pm Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be at 3:00 pm Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Quincy Memorial Park in Quincy. Fr. Tom Donovan will officiate. Juanita was born July 18, 1939, in Chicago, IL to…

Barbara J. Peter, 88, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 6:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 2:00 pm in Greenmount Cemetery. Deacon Dennis Holbrook will officiate. Barbara was born September 23, 1935, in Quincy, IL to Ray…

Aaron J. Davis, age 72, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:29 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Aaron was born on December 12, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Albert and Virginia Brooks Davis. On November 13, 1971 he married Geneva Dade in Quincy. She survives. Aaron was a 1969 graduate of Quincy…

Dec. 18, 1946 – Nov. 14, 2023 Ann known to everyone as AnnieB was born to Ruth (Wennier) and William Bartholomew in Quincy, IL. She went to St. Peter grade school and graduated from Notre Dame High School class of 1964. This was the first class to graduate after returning to all girls. She then…

Angela Rose Skala, 53, of Carpentersville, formerly of Quincy, died Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2024, at home after a brief illness. Angela was born January 11, 1971, in Iowa City, the daughter of Anthony and Jane Lynn (Galloway) Cameron. Her pre-college education was in the Quincy Public Schools, leading to her graduation with Honors from…

James L. “Jim” Brinkman, 84, of rural Mendon, IL, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home. Born December 13, 1939, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Lawrence and Hazel Wilkey Brinkman. He married Ruth E. Haistings on May 14, 1961, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Coatsburg, IL. She preceded him…

Dr. Frank Gianfriddo, 100, of Quincy, passed away peacefully July 17, 2024, at home. He was born January 9, 1924, in Worcester, Massachusetts, son of Salvatore and Loretta Gianfriddo. He is survived by his wife Reina Patricia Gianfriddo. Dr. Gianfriddo attended Worcester Teachers College and graduated as an optometrist from Illinois College of Optometry in…