Obituaries

Melba G. Wiesemann, age 98, formerly of Mendon, IL, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the Sunset Home. She was born on September 2, 1926 along with her twin brother Melbourne to Homer and Stella (Plummer) Kitson in Batchtown, IL. On May 10, 1951 she married Ellis Wiesemann in Luther Memorial Church in Quincy…

Patricia Ann Leahy, age 70, of Cedar Falls, IA, and formerly of Jefferson City, MO, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:03 a.m. in Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls, IA. Patricia was born on August 7, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of Leland and Dorothy Katke Blick. She married Francis X.…

Michael K. “Mike” Heck, age 56, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:37 a.m. in Dallas TX. Mike was born July 7, 1968 in Quincy, a son of Marion and Vivian Phelps Jackson. In June of 2022 he married Casadie Winner in First Baptist Church in Quincy. She survives. Mike earned his…

Ashley Nichole Otten, age 36, of Quincy, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Ashley was born on October 5, 1988 in Quincy, the daughter of Ronnie and Debbie Van Order Hull. On September 22, 2012 she married Kyle Otten in Lutheran Church of St. John in Quincy. He…

Katherine “Kathy” Calvin, 63, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Kathy was born January 5, 1962, in Quincy, IL to Wayne and Virginia (Usherwood) Maggart. On November 7, 1987, she married the love of her life, Loyal “Scott” Calvin, at Bethel Assembly of God in Quincy. Their…

Rodney Joseph Bockenfeld December 9, 1955 — February 13, 2025 Rodney Joseph Bockenfeld, Colorado State Representative, age 69, passed away at his home in Watkins, Colorado, on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rod was born December 9, 1955, in Quincy, Illinois. He was a graduate of Catholic Boys High School in 1974,…

Robert William May, 81, of Quincy, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Good Shepherd Home in Golden, IL. “Bob” was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on May 19, 1943 to Milton and June (Mathews) May Dickow; he had his mother’s amazingly blue, kind eyes. In his formative years, Bob roamed…

Paul Aaron Lowery, age 54, of La Grange, MO passed away, Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence in La Grange. He was born October 28, 1970 in Keosauqua, IA, a son of Leslie and Judy Griswald Mathes. He married Dolly Horton January 15, 1995 in La Grange, MO. She survives. He had worked at…

Ada Sue (Bond) Powers, age 83, of La Grange, MO passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. She was born July 13, 1941 in Kahoka, MO a daughter of Forest William and Ruby Elizabeth Egley Bond. She married Kenneth E. Powers on April 30, 1960 in Wayland, MO.…

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Guthrie Lawrence, 71, from Canton, IL (originally from Quincy, IL) passed away on February 17, 2025, in Canton, IL. Sandy was born on October 5, 1953, in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Gene Guthrie and Alberta (Neisen) Guthrie. She graduated from Unity High School in 1971, and Western Illinois University in 1975.…

Daniel L. “Dan” Ormond, 66, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home. Dan was born December 10, 1958, in Quincy, IL, the son of Bernard and Marian (Cramsey) Ormond. He married Toni D. Myers in 1977. Dan is survived by his wife, Toni; his children, Matthew Ormond and Rebekah…

Barbara Joan (Kindhart) Carnes, 84, of Liberty, passed away at 1:30 am Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Barbara was born January 26, 1941, in Clayton, IL to Troy and Grace “Imogene” (Lamma) Kindhart. On December 28, 1958, Barbara married the love of her life, Bobby “Bob” A. Carnes, in a…

Debbie Sprinkle, 65, of Quincy, passed away at 6:43 am Monday, February 17, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Debbie was born September 8, 1959, in Fairfield, IL to Tom and Betty (Eckleberry) Sprinkle. Debbie’s life was a testament to her dedication to her family and her community. She is survived by her loving…

Jay John Maynard, age 63, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:45 am in Sunset Home. He was born on June 16, 1961 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Sarah Jane Phillips Maynard. He married Kendra Coumbes on August, 31, 1991 in the Lutheran Church of St. John, in Quincy. She survives.…

Delbert E. Bent, age 94, of Liberty, IL, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Clayton, IL the son of Orion and Florence (Kirlin) Bent. He married Norma L. Clark on August 24, 1952, in Camp Point, IL. After returning from the Army, he and…

Thomas J. Schutte, age 84, of Quincy, died on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Iowa City, IA. He was born on May 11, 1940 in Quincy, the son of Rome and Marge (Wilson) Schutte. Tom was a graduate of Camp Point High School. He married Judi Willer on October 26, 1974. She survives. Tom worked…

Funeral services for Arnold Gail Sharp, 81, of Perry, will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Florida United Methodist Church. Pastor Bill Dexheimer will officiate. Burial will follow in the South Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are…

Robert K. “Bob” Scott, age 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Quincy, a son to Albert R. and Mary G. (Forrester) Scott. He was a 1964 Quincy High School Graduate and a graduate of Western Illinois University. Bob served…

Joan Agnes Drummond, age 86, of Quincy, died on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:45 p.m. in Bickford Cottage. Joan was born on October 21, 1938 in Quincy, a daughter of Claus and Florence Brinkman Kroencke. On October 7, 1961 she married Arthur Frank Drummond in Quincy. He survives. Joan was a 1956 graduate of…

Brittany Michelle Daggs, age 39, of La Grange, MO passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:06 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born June 27, 1985 in Quincy a daughter of Doug Daggs and Kim Six. She was employed at Hannibal Regional Hospital as a Nutritionist. She enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking…

Robert “Bob” Blevins, 88, of Quincy, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. Bob was born December 13, 1936, in Griggsville, IL to Garland and Mary (Tedrow) Blevins. He was married to Linda L. Wade on April 29, 1956, in Griggsville, IL. She preceded him in death on March…

Joanne C. Scarbrough, age 84, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1940 in Quincy the daughter of Carl and Catherine (Schulte) Liesen. Joanne was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She married Ronald Scarbrough on November 16, 1960. He preceded her in death…

Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Irene (Beckman) Beaston. Erma married William J E Benge on October 29, 1962. He survives. Candy worked at Motorola and later was a proud…

John M. Blickhan, age 91, of Mendon, Illinois died on Monday, February 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 30, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan. John married Barbara Hagerbaumer August 8, 1953, making their union one of seventy-one years. She survives. John spent his life…

Ken Unmisig, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 10:37 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ken was born July 16, 1939, in Quincy, IL to William “Bill” and Laura (Reckers) Unmisig. Survivors include his three sons, Kent Unmisig of Quincy, IL, Kirk (Jennifer) Unmisig of Quincy, IL, and Kyle Unmisig…