Obituaries

Sep 30, 2016

Charlotte Francis D’Camp, of Rushville, formerly of Quincy Terrace in Quincy, passed away at 3:30 AM, Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on April 16, 1949, in Rushville, the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Clesta (Clanin) D’Camp.

Surviving are one brother Claude D’Camp and wife...

Sep 25, 2016

Gary D. Jackson, 73, of Sutter passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Gary was born on January 22, 1943 in Louisiana, Missouri to the late John and Marge (Harness) Knight. He married Janice Ellerbrock on December 8, 1962 in Ursa. Janice survives of Sutter.

Gary attended the Crossing Church...

Sep 23, 2016

Robert Eugene “Bob” Phillips, 59, of Augusta, passed away at midnight, Friday, September 23, 2016, when the Lord put his hand on Bob’s shoulder and said “It’s time to come home” and the angels came and took him to his Heavenly home, where his dear sister Debbie, was waiting with open arms to greet him.

He was...

Sep 21, 2016

Margie T. Aten, 87, of Rushville, passed away at 6:30 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville.

She was born on October 10, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Crozier) Tutt.  She married Donald E. Aten on January 18, 1950, at the First United...

Sep 20, 2016

Dorothy E. Robbins, 93, of LaPrairie passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the Sunset Home in Quincy.

Dorothy was born on April 18, 1923 in LaPrairie to the late Joseph and Alvaree (Clark) Utter. She married Ercil “Shorty” Robbins on October 1, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. Shorty passed away on June 25,...

Sep 17, 2016

Nancy Christobel Edwards Flesner was born December 29, 1910 in Hengoed S. Wales, Great Britain.  She died peacefully in her sleep Saturday evening September 17, 2016  at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, IL. at 105 years of age.

Nancy was the only child of the Reverend Harry Edwards and Rebecca Jane Davies Edwards.  She was...

Sep 17, 2016

Morris M. Morrell, 90, of Camden, passed away at 5:50 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his home.

He was born on May 25, 1926 in Camden, Illinois, the son of Roy and Ruth (Marlow) Morrell.  He married Rosalie Billingsley on February 25, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas and she survives.

Also surviving are three...

Sep 15, 2016

Marie G. Gramke, 88, of Quincy, formerly of Fowler, IL, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Bickford of Quincy Assisted Living and Memory Care in Quincy.

Marie was the daughter of the late Louis F. and Josephine (Meissen) Frese.  She was born December 29, 1927, attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School, and graduated from Quincy High School...

Aug 28, 2016

Paul E. “Windy” Rosson, 81, of Mendon passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in the North Adams Home in Mendon.

Windy was born on April 20, 1935 in Quincy to the late Jack Rosson and Mildred (Steiner) Ray. He married Donna Miller in June of 1955. He then married Barbara Quenon on February 6, 1976. Barbara...

Aug 25, 2016

Dorothy Maxine Passley, 92, of Golden passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

Dorothy was born on September 26, 1923 in Golden to the late Henry and Anna (Leenerts) Gerdes.

She married Leo Martin Passley on April 12, 1965 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Leo passed away on...

Aug 24, 2016

Beverly Hart “Budgie” Johnson, 83, of Rushville, passed away at 5:22 PM, Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on July 24, 1933, in Pleasant View, Illinois, the son of the late Hart Forrest and Mable (Howard) Johnson.  He married Melba Crumley on October 29, 1952, at the First Christian Church...

Aug 22, 2016

William L. “Bill” Tolle, 68, of Rushville, passed away at 11:57 AM, Monday, August 22, 2016, at his home.

He was born on June 10, 1948, in Rushville, Illinois, the son of the late J.R. and Marjorie (Fuqua) Tolle.  He married Lydia Spates on May 1, 2004 at the Phoenix Opera House in Rushville and she survives....

Aug 21, 2016

Doris V. Vancil, 67, of Bushnell, passed away at 10:55 AM, Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.

She was born on December 31, 1948, in Rushville, the daughter of Henry James and Maxine (Vaughn) Sargent.  She married Cecil Vancil on November 17, 1968, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.  He...

Aug 9, 2016

Gladys Victoria Lanning, 94, of Mendon passed away at 10:58 P.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the North Adams Home in Mendon.

Gladys was born on August 18, 1921 near Denver to the late John and Elsina (Baker) Appledorn. She married Clarence Lanning on February 26, 1947 in Timewell. Clarence passed away on August 12, 1976....

Aug 5, 2016

Steve A. Edwards, 62, of Rushville, passed away at 10:34 PM, Friday, August 5, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on February 16, 1954, in Beardstown, Illinois.  On March 20, 1971, he married Diane Fischer at the Zion Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Missouri, and she survives.

Also surviving are his two...

Aug 1, 2016

Joyce E. Haistings, 73, of Quincy passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Joyce was born on December 11, 1942 in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Helen M. (Miller) Wollbrink. She married Donald M. Haisitings on October 21, 1966 in the Bethany United Church of...

Jul 30, 2016

Norma Lee McKenzie, 83, of Muscatine, IA., formerly of the Camp Point area passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the home of her son in Muscatine, IA.

Norma was born on February 1, 1933 in Mendon Township to the late George Maple and Frances C. (Marsh) Emery. She married Billy S. McKenzie on December 6,...

Jul 24, 2016

Marilyn Jean Bruns, 76, of the Golden Good Shepherd Nursing Home, formerly of rural Golden, went to be with her Lord, on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Marilyn was born on July 16, 1940 in Quincy. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Bernice (Aden) Haschemeyer. She married Raymond J. Bruns on November 9, 1958. Raymond...

Jul 20, 2016

Mary Ella Parker, 91, of rural Ursa passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the North Adams Home in Mendon.

Mary was born on May 24, 1925 in Lima Township. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Ella (Baecker) Henerhoff. She married Rollie Ernest Parker on November 18, 1950 in the Zion United Church...

Jul 14, 2016

Betty Jane Young, 89, of Rushville, passed away at 10:35 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Heritage Health, Therapy and Senior Care in Mt. Sterling.

She was born on October 30, 1926, in Rushville, the daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah (Abbott) Young.

A lifelong school teacher, Betty began her career in a Fulton...