Obituaries

Shirley Worman

Shirley Worman

Jun 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Worman, 88, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Tuscan, Arizona died peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Timber Point Healthcare in Camp Point. She was born on May 30, 1937, in Denver, Illinois to Leroy and June Walton. She married Larry Worman in 1963 at the Christian Church in Denver, Illinois. He survives.

Shirley attended Harmony, a one-room schoolhouse, and...

Marilyn M. Loos

Marilyn M. Loos

Jun 6, 2025

Marilyn M. Loos, 91, of Mendon, Illinois passed away peacefully at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on September 16, 1933, the daughter of Samuel and Genevieve (Dighton) Bolton. Marilyn married the love of her life, Richard Loos, whom she met at WIU on October 20, 1956, at Golden...

Ruth E. Whipps

Ruth E. Whipps

Jun 3, 2025

Ruth E Whipps, a devoted wife, hardworking mother, and loving grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on June 3rd at the age of 96. She was born on April 23, 1929, in Meyer, Illinois, the daughter of Ray W. and Helen F. (McNay) McClelland. On February 9, 1952, she married Leonard Whipps in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on...

Barbara (Briggs) Kahle

Barbara (Briggs) Kahle

May 19, 2025

Barbara Ann Kahle, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with her dear friend by her side. A cherished sister, aunt, stepmother, and friend, Barbara will be remembered for her optimism, poise, and kindness.

Born March 18, 1941, Barbara was the daughter of John and Erma (Meugge) Briggs. She was raised in Tioga, Illinois, where she developed the...

Louis N. Reuschel

Louis N. Reuschel

May 17, 2025

Louis Norman Reuschel, 94, of Golden, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025. A lifelong resident of Golden, Louis was born on July 14, 1930, and graduated from Golden Grade School in 1944. Following his education, he began farming—a vocation that became both his livelihood and legacy.

On October 30, 1950, Louis married Isabel Bruns, and together they built a...

Nancy M. (Hackemack) Howard

Nancy M. (Hackemack) Howard

May 15, 2025

Nancy M. (Hackemack) Howard, 81, of Ursa, Illinois, passed away with her loving daughters by her side on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

She was born on July 1, 1943, in Quincy, Illinois to her parents, the late Wilbur and Elizabeth (Mund) Hackemack.

Nancy was raised on a farm near Sutter, Illinois. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961 and then attended...

Verna Irene White

Verna Irene White

May 8, 2025

Verna Irene Post White of Camp Point, formerly of the Golden and Bowen areas, entered into eternal rest on May 8th, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Verna was born on July 11th, 1935, on her father’s birthday in rural Bowen, Illinois. She was the daughter of Edward H. and Alvena Lubben Post. She married Merle G. White...

Richard "Rich" F. Houseweart

Richard "Rich" F. Houseweart

May 3, 2025

Richard “Rich” F. Houseweart, 61, of Quincy, Illinois passed away at 3:15 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in his home peacefully surrounded by family. He was born in Quincy, Illinois on January 6, 1964, the son of David and Carol (Shepherd) Houseweart. He married Lori Jo Pruitt on June 2, 1984, in Quincy, Illinois and she survives.

Rich graduated from...

Rick Reiter

Rick Reiter

Apr 6, 2025

Rick A. Reiter, 69, of Meyer, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. He was born in Quincy, Illinois on September 15, 1955, a son of Willard and Alta (Penn) Reiter.

Rick attended Greenfield Elementary School and graduated from Unity High School. He worked for...

William "Bill" Dieterle

William "Bill" Dieterle

Apr 4, 2025

William “Bill” Dieterle, 87, of Golden, IL, unexpectedly passed away at 5:01 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. He was born in Kellerville, IL, on October 28, 1937, a son of John and Faye (Leapley) Dieterle. He married Marjorie Riggins on September 4, 1960, in Golden. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2021.

Bill attended Maplewood...

Susan G. Baird

Susan G. Baird

Apr 3, 2025

Susan G. Baird, 67, of Mendon, passed away at 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home. She was born in Clinton, Illinois, on September 26, 1957, a daughter of Williams Jenkins, Jr and Pearl L. (Runyen) Boyles. She married George Baird in Concordia, Kansas and from that brief union their daughter, Amanda was born.

Susan graduated from Unity...

Helen L. Standbridge

Helen L. Standbridge

Mar 26, 2025

Helen L. Standbridge, 90, of Golden, Illinois formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Quincy, a daughter to Wilbur and Hazel (Ferguson) Smith.

Helen attended Quincy High School. She began working for Motorola in Quincy. Later retiring from Dura Automotive in...

Jody Alice Flesner

Jody Alice Flesner

Mar 23, 2025

Jody Flesner, 50, of Camp Point, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away unexpectedly from a brief illness Sunday, March 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and friends in Peoria, Il.

She was born October 5, 1974, in Peoria, to E. Sue Barnes-Hall, and was raised in a blended and extended family, including her...

Sheila Carstens

Sheila Carstens

Mar 10, 2025

Sheila Kaye Carstens, 59, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly at 12:45 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home in Clayton.

She was born on September 12, 1965, in Carthage, the daughter of Janet (Woods) Burton and the late Richard C. Burton. Sheila was a 1984 graduate of Southeastern High School. She married Kendall Carstens on June 22, 1985, at...

Burle E. Brown

Burle E. Brown

Feb 28, 2025

Burle E. Brown, age 91, of Loraine passed away on February 28th, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1933, in Beverly, Illinois to his parents Willis and Lena Brown. Burle is survived by his wife Beverly (Wiedmyer) Brown whom he married July 14th, 1957, making them 67 years together. 

Burle attended Liberty High School before serving in the Army from...

Linda Jones

Linda Jones

Feb 18, 2025

Linda Jones, 72, of Camp Point, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born in Beardstown, Illinois, on December 8, 1952, a daughter of Wayne E. and Betty L. (McGill) Smith. She married Hugh David Jones in Dallas, Texas, and together they raised their family.

Linda attended Hersman Grade...

Mary Lee Miller

Mary Lee Miller

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Lee Miller, 61, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1963, the daughter of Ralph and Marian (Hildebrand) Miller.

Mary Lee was a 1981 graduate from Unity High School. She continued her education at Gem City Business College. After graduation she began her career as a secretary, working...

Lois A. Hemming

Lois A. Hemming

Jan 24, 2025

Lois A. Hemming, 90, of Loraine, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on December 19, 1934, in Lima Township, Illinois, a daughter of Orville and Mary (Andrew) Seals. She married Donald J. Hemming on September 19, 1953, in Meyer, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September...

Craig "Homer" Homan

Craig "Homer" Homan

Jan 17, 2025

Craig "Homer" Homan, 59, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 7,1965, a son of Charles and Sue Ann (McClelland) Homan. He married Bobette Hankins on June 9, 2009, in Quincy, IL. Together they raised their four children.

Craig was a 1983 graduate of Unity High School....

Alberta Asher

Alberta Asher

Jan 15, 2025

Alberta Jincy Asher, age 95, of Quincy, formerly of Loraine passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Blessing Hospital. She was born in Warsaw, IL on February 1, 1929, the daughter of Lafayette Harrison and Frances Carrie (Shair) Frazer. On November 6, 1953, she married Oscar Eugene Asher from Loraine, IL. He passed away on April 25, 2007.

Alberta grew...