Lakeia N. Smith, age 30, of 926 State, died in her home on June 1, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1995 in Quincy. Lakeia was a graduate of Quincy High School and had presently been working at Auntie Anne’s. Lakeia was a TikTok superstar. She loved her music and being a ‘Swiftie’ for Taylor Swift. She was always playing jokes, especially on…

Marjorie L. Spoonmore age 92, of Quincy died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living Center. She was born in Quincy on June 11, 1933, a daughter of John H. and Antoinette M. (Blaesing) Willer. Marge married Herbert V. Hollensteiner on February 17, 1954, in St. Francis Catholic Church, he preceded her in death on July 6, 1955. She married…

Carter Michael Scott, age 22, of Paloma, died on June 1, 2026 in Springfield, IL. He was born on July 30, 2003 in Quincy, the son of Michael ‘Todd’ and April (Heming) Scott. Carter had attended Liberty High School and was a graduate of Quincy High School. He had worked for WIS-PAK in Quincy but was very proud of the fact that he had…

Steven Blacketer, age 73, of Quincy, died on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in St. Louis, MO. He was born on October 12, 1952 in Quincy the son of Earl Eugene and Rhoda (Finney) Blacketer. He married Pamela King on September 20, 1974. She survives. Steve was retired from Gardner-Denver. In 1995, along with his wife, they opened the ‘Old River Antique’ store in Hannibal,…

Krista R. Shear, age 32, of Quincy, died on May 23, 2026 in her home. She was born on July 30, 1993 in Quincy, IL She is survived by: HER MOTHER: Dena Hagen HER FATHER: Todd Shear ONE CHILD: Braxton Shear BROTHER: Jaret Shear MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Sharon Hagen PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Pat Shear Numerous uncles, aunts, and other relatives also survive. Krista was a vibrant,…

Mary Virginia “Giny” Baker, age 79, of Quincy, died on May 24, 2026, in her home. She was born on July 13, 1946, in Brookfield, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Agnes (Ewald) Gladbach. She married Michael Baker, he survives. Giny grew up on a farm south of Brookfield, MO, near Mendon, MO, along with 7 brothers and 1 sister. After graduation from Mendon…

Anita M. (Bode) Quinn Rakers, 90, of the Good Samaritan Home died Thursday, May 28th at Blessing Hospital. She was born January 7, 1936 in Villa Park, IL, the daughter of Charles John and Esther Genevieve (Burgert) Bode. She married Joseph D. Quinn on August 31, 1957 in St Alexander Church in Villa Park. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2003. She…

Ann M. Altgilbers age 69, of Quincy passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born in Quincy, IL on July 3, 1956, a daughter of Wilfred T. and Kathleen C. “Katie” (Kahs) Altgilbers. Ann was a Pharmacy Tech, most recently employed at the former Shopko Pharmacy. She began working as a teenager at Earel & Buss Drug Store, and…

Loretta V. Goodwin, age 100, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026 in the Home. She was born on November 25, 1925 in Hull, IL, the daughter of James Philip and Pearl Frances (Meyer) Baker. She married Arthur S. Goodwin on May 13, 1944. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2003. Loretta worked at the Quincy Speaker Manufacturing…

Judith K. Lair, age 72, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1953 in Quincy the daughter of Ralph G. & Mary K. (Zanger) Goehl. Judith worked as a nurse’s aide in the Quincy area for many years. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Judith volunteered for R.S.V.P. and the Red.…