Sylvia A. Brocksieck age 94, of Quincy died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home Quincy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is Friday evening from…

Kenneth Wiewel, age 89, of Quincy, IL, passed away on November 8, 2024 in Bickford Senior Living. Kenneth was born in Quincy, a son of Francis and Viola (Wellman) Wiewel. He married Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Ancell in Quincy on July 6, 1957. She preceded him in death on May 17, 2000. Kenneth worked at Motorola for 20 years and then was a self-employed electrician for…

Fr. John Ostdiek, OFM, 102, passed away Oct. 12 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the oldest friar in the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the time of his death.   Born in Lawrence, Nebraska, at home on the family farm, Fr. John was the oldest of 10 children. He was inspired to join the Franciscans by…

Treva Marie Nieders, age 75, of Quincy, passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1949, in Granite City, IL the daughter of Glen and Katherine (Inskip) Vaughn. She married Paul Nieders on September 10, 1966 in Barry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2021. Treva loved spending time with family and friends.…

Cleone J. McClelland, age 94, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Bickford Senior Living. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Fennimore, Wisconsin the daughter of Lewis Lee and Hedwig Marie (Rickli) Edgecomb. She married Donald Ray McClelland on December 1, 1951 in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1998. Cleone was a…

Leo L. Bauer, age 92, formerly of Fowler passed away on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Center. Leo was born Feb 4, 1932, the son of Albert & Irene (Hummel) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Costigan, on Oct 12, 1957, at St. Francis Church in Quincy Il. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Leo…

Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated from St. Rose Grade School, then graduated from Christian…

Linda Deming, age 75, of Quincy, formerly of Loraine, IL, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point. Linda was born on July 6, 1949. She married Otis Eldon Deming on November 30, 2002. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2009. Linda loved baby sitting and taking care of elderly people whenever she could. She…

Francis Alden Shipp March 18, 1938 – October 29, 2024 Alden Shipp was born in Maple Hill, Kansas, to Merle and Helen (Butefish) Shipp. As a young boy, he watched WWII bombers from Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas fly over his home to the bombing ranges west of Salina. This planted the seed that grew into a life-long passion for aviation. Alden graduated from…

Marian Wensing, age 96, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 25, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Quincy the daughter of Art and Leona (Engels) Laake. She married Dr. Robert Wensing on July 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2010. Marian was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Marian…