Obituaries

Kevin J. Hollensteiner, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born in Quincy on June 11, 1956, to John A. Hollensteiner and Anna Mae Willer, Kevin’s life was a testament to the joy and love he brought to those around him. Kevin’s…

Gail Eugene Henderson, 86, of Quincy, passed away at 8:41 PM Friday, March 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Born November 22, 1937, in Quincy, IL, Mr. Henderson was the son of Floyd F. and Verna H. (Taylor) Henderson. He was married to Janice L. Hurdle on November 24, 1962. She died…

Funeral Services for Harold Glen White, Sr., 90, of New London, will be 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Emmette J. Shields American Legion post 55 in Hannibal with pastor Neil Gottman and pastor Dan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from…

Funeral services for Francis Eugene “Gene” Peak, 85, of Laddonia, will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Laddonia Christian Church, with Pastor Bill Maupin officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Laddonia Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Bienhoff…

JUDITH MARIE MALLETT Mrs. Judith Marie Mallett, age 84, of La Grange, MO passed away, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2:05 a.m. at Blessing Hosptial in Quincy, IL. She was born November 2, 1939 in Hannibal, MO a daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Mildred Charlotte Howell Bozarth. She married Donald Lee Mallett on May 29,…

Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Whitaker, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 6:00 pm Monday, March 11, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Betty Lou’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy,…

Seldon “Dean” Cheney, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Quincy, IL on March 10, 2024. Born on May 4, 1935, in Hancock County, IL, Dean was the beloved son of Mack and Edna (Elston) Cheney. His life was a testament to his strength, dedication, and the love…

Lisa Marie Sparks of Quincy, age 34, formerly of Fowler, beloved daughter of Sherry and Gary Sparks, joined the Lord on March 4, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with a brain tumor. Friends and Family are invited to Lisa’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 4:00 pm…

Donna Jean Beedle Hanson, 85, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at Boone Hospital. She was born May 5, 1938, in rural Vandalia, Missouri, to Floyd and Thelma (Hodges) Beedle. She was united in marriage to James Dean Hanson on June 3, 1956. Donna was…

Darlene W. Jacobs passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 27, 2024 in her beloved hometown of Quincy, IL, where she lived the majority of her life. Darlene was born on January 18, 1932, in Quincy, IL, to George H. Wagner and Eleanor C. (Sandmann) Wagner. She was the youngest of five children.…

Richard McCullough Winters II, of Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida, passed away on February 9, 2024. Richard “Dick” was born in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Richard and Virginia Young Winters, on August 18, 1947. He married Patti Wombles on August 22, 1992, and he was previously married to Irene Villa and Paula Wegman. Dick graduated…

It is with great sadness that the family of Janie “Dolly” Whitney announces her passing on February 21, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Janie will forever be adored by her four daughters, Christine Manis (Jack), Deborah Runk (Mike), Carla Kaelber (Dave), and Nichole Whitney. In addition to her children, Janie is survived by…

Richard “Dick” Gengenbacher, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 12:26 pm Friday, February 23, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and family are invited to Dick’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. A…

Funeral services for Wanda Alleen Shoemate, 94, of Monroe City, formerly of Perry, will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 26, 2024, at Perry Baptist Church, with pastor Steve Goughnour officiating. Burial will follow at Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Mrs.…

Garland C. Hathaway, 86, of Quincy, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on October 22, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, Garland was the loving son of William C. and Gladys (Henry) Hathaway. On April 30, 1956, he married his soulmate, Gloria…

Rosa Lee ‘Rosie’ Barrigar, age 89, of Palmyra, formerly of Quincy, went home to her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024 in Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra. Her family was by her side. She was born on February 15, 1934 in Missouri. She married John Barrigar and from that union were born two children.…

Tommy Hatton House, age 77, of Quincy, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12:48 pm in Blessing Hospital. Tommy was born April 12, 1946 in DeQueen, Arkansas, the son of Walter Lee Sr. and Ruth Martin House. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Goodson, on May 21, 1967 in Texarkana, TX. She survives. Tommy…

Ryan Andrew Buxman “Bux”, 36, of Fowler, IL, passed away on February 1, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on April 26, 1987, in Quincy, Illinois, Ryan was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, remembered for his intelligence, kindness, and exceptional talent. Friends and family are…

Wayne W. Walbring, 82, of Quincy, also known as the much-loved “Poppi” to his grandchildren, passed away at 1:45 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Wayne’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm…

Frances Nixon Bassett Clay was born January 16, 1936 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of William and Mary Buckman Nixon-Lewis. She married Wilbert Bassett. Following their divorce, she later married Granville Clay on January 21, 1967. She attended Quincy Public Schools and Jackson Michigan Community College, obtaining an associate degree. She later became a certified…

Harry Walter Koeller age 99 of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Harry was born June 16, 1924, in New Canton, IL, to Edward L. and Elsie F. (Ebmeier) Koeller. He married Dorothy Stolte. After 25 years of marriage, she preceded him in death. He…

On December 25, 2023 at 5:02 am, Catherine Darlene Doyle, 84, passed away peacefully in Blessing Hospice Care with her son, daughter and son-in-law by her side. Darlene, “Dee Dee”, was born March 4, 1939 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. a daughter to Albert L. Juette and Catherine Bowen Juette. She grew up…