Fr. Kenneth Paul Rosswog, O.F.M., a Franciscan friar of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with its headquarters in Atlanta, GA, died, in hospice care, two hours before his 96th birthday, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Felician Village, Manitowoc, WI. Fr. Ken was born in Quincy, IL, on June 18, 1930, the eldest child of Frederick J.…

James “Jim” F. Schutte, age 84, of Quincy, died on June 23, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1942 in Quincy, the son of Rome and Margaret (Wilson) Schutte. He married Marcia A. Stonewall on November 28, 1964 in St. Thomas Church, she survives. Jim graduated from Central High School in 1960. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic…

Karin E. Koontz, age 79, of Quincy, died on June 20, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on September 27, 1946 in Germany, the daughter of Semion and Anna (Wurth) Konkow. She married Terry Koontz on July 22, 1972, he preceded her in death. Karin was always very proud of her heritage. Her father was born in Russia, and her mother was…

Randall “Randy” Jay Porter, 74 of Quincy, IL passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026 surrounded by his wife Tammy, his children, and other family members. Randy was born in Hannibal, MO on February 8,1952 to Victor Porter Jr and Norma Jean (Shores) Porter. Randy attended and graduated from Quincy Senior High School. He studied for and received an engineering certificate from…

Judith Lynn ‘Judy’ Conover, age 77, died on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on April 8, 1949 in Quincy. She married Loren L. Conover on February 14, 1970 in Camp Point. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2022. Judy was of the Protestant Faith. In earlier years, Judy liked to play golf and was a…

Gerald “Booty” Campbell, age 67 of Quincy departed from this earthly life to his full and joyous heavenly life on June 19, 2026. Booty’s story began on April 23, 1959 as he was born into the loving arms of Grover and Alvena (Dingerson) Campbell. Raised in the farming community of Ursa IL He developed a profound love for the land at an early age…

Carol Geers, age 86, of Barry, died on June 20, 2026 at Illini Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1940 in Quincy, the daughter of Frederick and Gertrude (Geers) Rosswog. She married Roger Geers on September 6, 1958 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death. She loved to play BINGO. Carol was very close to her family. In her free…

Ronald Holtshouser, age 75, of Quincy, IL, died on Thursday June 18, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Eugene and Leona (Dooley) Holtshouser. He married Jean Schulze on September 20, 1969. She survives. Ron worked at Quincy Compressor for 45 years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Above all he enjoyed…

Rita Gertrude Esselman, age 95, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Good Samaritan Home surrounded by her family. Rita was born on October 26, 1930, in Perryville, Missouri, the daughter of Leo and Gertrude (Tucker) Moranville. She graduated from Saint Vincent High School in 1949. Rita married Gene Esselman on November 3, 1951, at Assumption Church in Perryville.…

Maureen Elizabeth Schwarz, age 84, of Quincy, Illinois, died peacefully at home on June 15, 2026. Maureen will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Maureen, the eldest daughter of Bridget and John Williams, was born on August 22, 1941, in Liverpool, England and spent her childhood and teenage years at home in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland. In…