Richard Louis Rakers, age 88, of Quincy, IL went to his heavenly home on April 18 in Blessing Hospital. He was born February 27, 1937, in Quincy. IL. He was the son of Louis and Catherine (Howe) Rakers. He married Alice Marie Beckman April 8, 1961, in St Francis Church. Rich was a 1955 graduate from Quincy Notre Dame where he played football and…

Jeffrey E. Werneth, age 60, of Quincy, IL, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Pittsfield, IL. He was born on June 24, 1964 in Quincy, the son of Bob and Mary Lee (Tomlin) Werneth. Jeffrey was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. He was a truck driver in the area. Jeff loved being outdoors and camping. He is survived by: HIS BROTHER Todd…

Anna Mae Hoebing, age 91, of Quincy passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Adams Pointe Senior Living. She was born on December 18, 1933, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Sommer) Genenbacher. Anna Mae was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. She married Richard F. “Dick” Hoebing on September 18, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2013. Along with…

Talyn B. Fesler age 41, of Quincy died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Talyn was born in Quincy on April 2, 1984, a son of Rick and Elaine (Sparrow) Fesler. Talyn was a 2002 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School and had worked in construction. Talyn loved his family; he…

Ruth S. “Ruthie” Schmelzle, age 88, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 18, 1936, in Quincy, the daughter of Henry Geschwandner and Regina (Frankenhoff) Geschwandner. She married Norman A. “Norm” Schmelzle on January 21, 1961, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2021. Ruthie was a…

Rosemary C. Bunte, age 94, of Quincy, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1930 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Charles and Mary (Garrison) Koch. She married Richard Bunte on March 24, 1964 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2012. Over the years, Rosemary worked at Motorola, Dixie Crème and then Daylight Donuts. Also,…

Edward Paul Dietrich, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ed was born on August 8, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. Ed worked as a laborer at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He enjoyed what he did and the people he worked with. That joy extended to…

Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2013.…

Pauline M. A. Uppinghouse, age 92, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Plainville, IL died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Home. She was born on May 9, 1932 in Quincy, the daughter of Maurice and Clara (Hoebing) Wand. After Clara’s premature death, Pauline was helped to be raised by Maurice’s second wife, Emily (Peters) Wand. She married Donald L. M. Uppinghouse…

Gloria J. Mead, age 84, of Quincy, IL died on April 9, 2025, at The Arbors Nursing Home. Gloria was born on June 26, 1940, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Florence (Lammers) Schmidt. Gloria married Gerald Mead on August 1, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He survives. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Following…