Obituaries

Barbara L. Sullivan, 89, of Payson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. Barbara was born January 6, 1935, in Payson, IL to Howard “Shorty” and Esther (Campbell) Waack. Barbara’s early years were marked by her courageous battle with polio. Diagnosed at 18 months, she underwent extensive…

William Raymond (Bill) Eberhardt, passed away on June 15, 2024, at home in Hobe Sound, Florida, with his loving wife Beverly (Rohauer Weber) and son, Gregory (Ashley) Weber of Winter Springs, Florida, by his side. Bill was born to Archibald and Sally (Sarah Sersion) on April 30, 1942, in Dixon, Illinois. He is also survived…

Jay C. Grawe, age 77, of Quincy, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in his home. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Quincy, the son of Charles F. ‘Charlie’ and Henrietta F. (Helbig) Grawe. He married Nancy Jeanne ‘Nan’ Weiler on July 13, 1968. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2018.…

James Jacobs, 96, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Jim was born September 18, 1927, in Camp Point, IL, the youngest child of Isaac and Alvena (Winnie) Jacobs. He married Rosalie Crossland of Bowen, IL. She survives. Jim was a 1945 graduate of Maplewood High School, Camp…

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Hummel) Bolte, age 70, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1953 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin J. and Delores “De De” (Dudley) Hummel. On October 13, 1972 she married Robert “Bob” Bolte. He survives. Kathy worked several…

Howard L. Snowden September 10, 1927 – June 29, 2024 Howard was born September 10, 1927, in Vermont, Illinois, the second son of Robert and Lillian Snowden. He married Mary L. Langan in 1952 and his present wife, Ruth Ann, in 1977. A priority in his life was the love of his family and enjoying…

Maurice P. Ormond, 77, of Timewell, Illinois, passed away on June 29, 2024, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, he was the son of William and Ruth H Klingele Ormond. Maurice married Karla Fagan on September 11, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling, and she survives. A…

Roynola Lois Blair, age 90, of Quincy, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:08 pm in St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, WI. Roynola was born September 28, 1933 in Payson, Illinois, the daughter of Frank W. and Gladys M. Harris Becker. She married Donald G. Blair on September 14, 1957 in Luther Memorial Church.…

Dolores P. Ancell, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:18 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dolores was born March 30, 1935 in Cuba, Missouri, the daughter of Eldon and Ella Bland Edgar. She had been married to Charles Britton. She married Richard Ancell on July 3, 1964 in Quincy. He preceded…

Alice Mae Russell, 86, of Quincy, passed at 5:50 am Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her residence in Quincy, IL. Alice was born March 14, 1938, in Quincy, IL to Albert C. and Opal Belle (Stone) Butler. She was married to William Russell on June 15, 1957, in Quincy, IL. Other survivors include her three…

Dennis W. Gorman, age 82, of Quincy, died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Dennis was born June 16, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Wayne and Norma (Laney) Gorman. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1960, attended Washington University in St. Louis, and then graduated from the University…

Anna E. Parrick, age 97, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:13 p.m.in Blessing Hospital. Anna was born on June 14, 1927 in Barry, IL, a daughter of Karl and Juanita Cook Kurtz. On July 19, 1946, she married Richard Parrick in Barry, IL. He preceded her in death in 1990. Anna…

Albert F. “Bud” Sohn, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Bud was born on February 26, 1929 to Albert and Catherine (Timpe) Sohn. He married Joyce Mitchell on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2023. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army…

Harold Robinson, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 1:22 am Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Harold was born June 14, 1944, in Los Angeles, CA to Harold F. and Ruth (Shaw) Robinson. He was married to Karen McNett on July 30, 1966, in Quincy, IL. She survives. Other survivors include…

Hobart G. Chipman passed away in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Hobart Glenn Chipman was born at home on May 1, 1933, to Clarence and Leoma (Whitaker) Chipman. Hobart was the third of seven children born to parents of high virtue, who made their home on…

Mary Lee Effrein passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Quincy, IL on May 21, 1942 to Alvin and Florence (Hilgenbrink) Grawe. Much loved, she will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years, George; her children Janet…

Margie Rebecca ‘Becky’ Vogel, age 72, of Quincy, died on June 17, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1951 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. She was the daughter of James Samuel and Eileen Ruth (Bener) Shackleford. She married Charles ‘Charlie’ Vogel on August 10, 2005. He survives. Becky was…

Linda Hasting, 66, of Quincy, passed away at 1:02 pm Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Linda was born November 4, 1957, in Quincy, IL to James and Bonnie (Rankin) Hasting. Survivors include her son, Ryan Hasting (Stephanie); three grandchildren, Draven Hasting, Delilah Hasting, and Deric Lambert; one brother,…

Helen Ruth Sparrow Halfpap Vollbracht died peacefully at the age of 98. Helen was of the Catholic faith and attended Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary). With her strong faith in God and Jesus Christ she went to be with her maker and those that preceded her. Her first love was husband John Roland Halfpap, who she…

Larry Dean Rice Sr., 79, of Quincy, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on March 19, 1945, in Quincy, IL, to James “Jim” and Vera (Stephens) Rice, Larry’s life was one of dedication, service, and joy. Larry’s early years in Quincy laid a strong foundation for a life…

Virgil D. Mittelberg, age 92, of Quincy, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 8:57 pm in Good Samaritan Home. Virgil was born June 24, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lester H. and Ethel Mae Shriver Mittelberg. He married Aleen Hagerbaumer on April 25, 1952 at Salem Church in Quincy. She survives. Virgil was…

John F. Hoaglin, age 91, of Columbus, IL, died June 1, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 22, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, IL the son of Roy and Florence (Carroll) Hoaglin. He married Mary Frances Oenning on May 27, 1955 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017. John…

Services for Steven L. Johnson, 73, of Vandalia, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia, with Pastor Jamie Franke officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M., until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson…

Jerry Lee Hainline Sr., 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 12:48 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Jerry was born May 4, 1946, in Quincy, IL to Raymond and Dorothy (Sherman) Hainline. He was married to Karen R. Walker on May 19, 1967 in Davenport, IA. She survives. Other…

Nancy L. (Merrifield) Baze, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 5:20 am Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Nancy was born September 17, 1942, in Pana, IL to Lawrence “Shorty” Merrifield and Opal (Parkison) Kutz. She was married to Richard Baze and they remained good friends throughout life. He survives. Other…