Obituaries

Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Van Kanegan, age 72, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 4:18 am in Blessing Hospital. Jeff was born on September 24, 1952 in Melrose Park, Illinois, a son of Jack Franklin and Harriet Louise Brenner Van Kanegan. He married Mary Ruxlow Powers on August 10, 2002 in St. Peters…

Carl Melbert “Meb” Wollbrink of Quincy, formerly of Ursa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 11/26/2024. Meb was born 11/6/33 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Louise (Beeler) Wollbrink. He married Marjorie Wemhoner Wollbrink on 11/6/1954, she survives; from this marriage, 3 children were born – Karen Seals…

Betty Ann Van Os, age 93, of Quincy, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:10 pm in Blessing Hospital. Betty was born on October 24, 1931 near Jasper, Missouri, a daughter of William Francis and Neva Elizabeth Breen Junk. She married William Adrain Van Os, Sr. on April 17, 1950 in the Providence Baptist…

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Thomas A. ‘Tom’ Lepper, age 50, of Quincy, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in his home. He was born on February 12, 1974, a son of Kent and Angela (Bichsel) Lepper. They both survive. Tom married Sara McDowell on November 7, 1998. She also survives. In addition to his parents and wife, Tom is…

Virginia M. Kaelber, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 11:00 am Monday, November 18, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Born on March 29, 1939, in Augusta, IL, Virginia was the loving daughter of Jesse and E. Lucille (Parsons) Allen. Her life was a testament to the love and joy she brought to all…

Kenneth “Ken” R. Lohman, 53, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 27, 1971, Ken was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Bob” and Mary Ellen…

Marcia K. Tushaus, age 82, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Quincy, the daughter of Frank “Tubby” and Marie (Oenning) Tushaus. She attended St. Francis Solanus Grade School and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She…

Leslie Clark Sprague, age 75, of Plainville, IL, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. in St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Les was born on June 11, 1949 in Quincy, a son of Paul C. Jr. and Bessie L. Dingerson Sprague. On July 17, 1976, Leslie married Paula J. Ray in Quincy.…

Graveside services for Richard Allen Chapman, 78, of Plainville, IL, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Sunset Cemetery in Quincy,IL with Pastor Sheri Renner officiating. Friends and family are asked to gather following the service at The Atrium Hotel in Quincy for some food and fellowship. Bienhoff Funeral Home is in…

Larry Gene Bollman of Owensville Missouri (formerly of Quincy Illinois) passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at the age of 75. Larry was born on August 19th, 1949 to the late Henry and Helen (nee Mason) Bollman. He is survived by his wife Joan…

Harvey G. Sloniger, age 92, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:57 p.m. in his home. Harvey was born on September 29, 1932 in White Hall, IL, a son of Albert L. and Goldie Henry Sloniger. On July 16, 1968 he married LuAnn Vancil in St. Louis, MO. She survives. Harvey was…

Marjorie June Young, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:47 a.m. in Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, IA. June was born on November 29, 1932 in Knox City, MO, a daughter of Willie T. and Blanche Goodwin Parrish. She married Robert L. Young on April 5, 1953 in Grace United…

Thomas L. Tracy, age 72, of Kirkwood, Missouri, and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded and held by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1952, to the late Robert (RT) and Dorothy Tracy. He was married nearly 35 years to Catherine…

Patricia M. Rokusek, age 86, of Quincy, IL, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Mari de Villa Senior Living in Town and Country, MO. Patricia (Pat) was born August 28, 1938, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of John Lawrence Eades and Viola Pearl Childress Eades. She married Raymond (Ray) L. Rokusek on June 2,…

Joyce Koch Hunter, age 86, of Quincy, died on November 13, 2024 at 9:00 am in her son Dan’s home, in Quincy. Joyce was born on November 23, 1937, a daughter of Frederick W. and Lousie H. Spindler Koch. She attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Norte Dame High School. Joyce worked in…

Jane Elizabeth Dyer, of Springfield, Il, went to meet her Heavenly Father at 1:52 am on November 9, 2024 surrounded by adoring family and loving and caring neighbors. Jane was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 12th, 1953 to Jesse Benjamin Dyer and Dora Gard Dyer and graduated in 1971 from Quincy Senior High School.…

Frank “Ben” Miller, 84, of Quincy, passed away at 12:27 am Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at High Point Residence in Quincy, IL. Ben was born October 1, 1940, in Quincy, IL to Frank “Mike” and Marion (Payne) Miller. On January 20, 1979, Ben married Rayola Viar, in Quincy, IL. Their partnership was a testament to…

Charles “Tom” Marx, age 74, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 5:53 am in Blessing Hospital. Tom was born on June 9, 1950 in Hannibal, Missouri, a son of Edward and Margaret Barnes Marx. He married Kathie Myers on August 2, 1980 in Quincy. She survives. Tom was a graduate of Hull…

Jim “Ole Man” Krutmeier, 77, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Born September 10, 1947, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Bud and Dorothy A. Dedert Krutmeier. He first married Ellen Aldridge. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1992. He…

Karen Louise Shires Davidson, age 84, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Illinois. Karen was born on April 15, 1940, on the family farm in Ewing, Missouri, a daughter of Roscoe and Genevieve Herzog Shires. She had been married to Lester E. Gaus,…

Mildred “Millie” L. Barry, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 1:44 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Millie was born March 25, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Al and Marie (Ott) Meissen. Millie was married to Jerry Barry for 11 years before they parted ways. Jerry preceded her in death…

Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated…

Esther Darlene Clow Stark, age 84, of Ewing, MO left this world on November 3, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born October 26, 1940, to parents Woodrow Lee Clow and Opal Fern Alderton Clow. She attended Ewing School and graduated in the spring of 1958. While in high school, she accompanied…

Leo L. Bauer, age 92, formerly of Fowler passed away on Sunday morning , November 3, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Center. Leo was born Feb 4, 1932, the son of Albert and Irene (Hummel) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Costigan, on Oct 12, 1957, at St. Francis Church in…