Obituaries
Sharon K. Weese
Oct 13, 2025
Sharon Kay Weese left this world on October 13, 2025. She departed peacefully knowing soon she would be in the presence of the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and the love of her life Jerry.
She told her daughter, Debbie “I know I am going to heaven. All of you need to make sure you are going there too, so I...
Dean "Woody" Woodruff
Sep 24, 2025
Donald Dean “Woody” Woodruff, 83, of Mendon, a beloved teacher, coach, farmer, and community leader, passed away peacefully with his wife Sue by his side at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born April 11, 1942, in Quincy, the son of John and Eleanor (Dedert) Woodruff.
A trip with Dean was rarely...
Glen J. Walton
Sep 24, 2025
Glen J. Walton, 89, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, Illinois.
He was born on August 11, 1936, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, a son of the late John and Frances (Carl) Walton.
Glen graduated from Quincy High School. Following his education, he began employment at...
James "Jim" Osborne
Sep 6, 2025
James “Jim” W. Osborne, 77, of Loraine, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.
He was born on September 1, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois, to the late Virgil and Frances (Murbach) Osborne. On June 5, 1976, he married Janice Wiesner at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...
Esther A. Ensminger
Aug 16, 2025
Esther A. Ensminger, 93, of Quincy, formerly of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 8:42 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Esther was born in Quincy, Illinois on July 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Walter and Matilda (Kroencke) Krutmeier. She married Bruce Ensminger on July 20, 1968, in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in...
Maurice "Morry" Koch
Aug 7, 2025
Maurice "Morry" Koch, 88, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois.
He was born on March 29, 1937, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Irene (Garthaus) Koch. He married Patricia Steinkamp on October 20, 1962, at the St. Rose of...
Beverly Schuster
Aug 6, 2025
Beverly Kay Schuster, 81, of Golden, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Golden Good Shepherd Home.
Beverly Kay Aden Coggeshall Schuster was born in Quincy, Illinois, on July 20, 1944, the daughter of John A. Aden and Virginia L. (Jud) Aden.
Beverly spent her early years in a lovely country home between La Prairie and...
Phyllis Marlow
Aug 2, 2025
Phyllis J. Marlow, age 93, formerly of Golden and Quincy, IL passed away peacefully at Springbrook Village, La Crescent, MN under the warm and compassionate care of Springbrook Village and Moments Hospice.
Phyllis was born October 13, 1931, in Rushville, IL to Henry and Millie Icenogle. On April 9, 1950, she married Dwaine Marlow in Rushville. The couple made their home...
Roger L. Phillips
Jul 31, 2025
Roger L. Phillips, 80, of Quincy, Illinois passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Roger was born on November 7, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Robert and Pauline (Brown) Phillips. He graduated from Payson High School and continued his education at Quincy University and Hannibal-LaGrange College. On August 8, 1978, he...
Betty L. Smith
Jul 13, 2025
Betty L. Smith, 95, of Golden, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born on February 20, 1930, in Shabbona, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas Leroy and Zoe Louise (Mills) McGill. She married Wayne Edwin Smith on July 6, 1948, in Virginia, Illinois. Wayne preceded her in death on...
Mary Ellen Woodworth
Jun 19, 2025
Mary Ellen Frericks Woodworth of Camp Point, IL, died in Timber Point Healthcare Center on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Mary Ellen was born on November 8, 1942, in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Albert and Pauline Boesing Frericks. Mary Ellen married Sylvester “Junior” Karch on November 17, 1962. She later married Bill Woodworth on July 23, 1982. He preceded her in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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