Clay Meredith Craft, age 83, died at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Louise Black Craft Nichols. Clay was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Shrine Clubs in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida. He lived much of his life in Corpus Christi before his family…

Elaine Selsor, age 76, of Quincy died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in her home. She was born October 18, 1946 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Peters Ulrich. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Roland of Quincy; two granddaughters, Breanna Altgilbers and Paige Altgilbers, both of Quincy; one sister, Violet “Cookie” Burris of Quincy; one brother, Robert Ulrich of Quincy;…

Robert Louis Keller, age 92, passed away May 30, 2023, in Sunset Home. Bob was born on June 29, 1930, in Quincy, the son of Harry and Gertrude (nee Greifer) Keller. He married Frances Phillips on December 27, 1952, at St. John Catholic Church in Quincy, she passed away on October 27, 2005. A life-long resident of Quincy, Illinois, he started his working career…

Mary A. O’Hearn, age 63, of Quincy, died on May 26, 2023 in her home. She was born on November 13, 1959 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of James & Mary (Moore) O’Hearn. She was of the Catholic Faith. She loved her grandkids. Mary is survived by: ONE SON: Steven O’Hearn and his wife Melissa of Quincy TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Kolin and Savanah O’Hearn. SIBLINGS:…

Kenneth Kirkpatrick, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1947 in Quincy. He was married to Maxine Anders in 1987. She survives. He worked for Dean Steinkamp Hauling and then later in construction for Bill Shaffer. He is survived by: Three children: Becky Clay (Mark), Tammy Kirkpatrick and Bobby Kirkpatrick. His siblings:…

Jerome W. Shoop Sr., age 73, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in his home. He was born on November 23, 1949 in Quincy, the son of Vernie and Pauline Shoop. He married Nancy (Friday) Shoop. Jerome was an entrepreneur (Jack of All Trades) and was involved in multiple business endeavors. He had many certificates from numerous different organizations. He was of…

Judy Reardon, age 62, of Quincy, died on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in her home. She was born on March 3, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Robert & Zelma (Simpson) Hall. She married Randy Reardon on April 21, 1979. He survives. Judy loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved to…

Richard Frank Venvertloh, age 90, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in his home. He was born on January 3, 1933 in Quincy, the son of Edward and Zeta (Grawe) Venvertloh. Richard served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955. He married Mary Lou Martin on April 20, 1963. She survives. Mr. Venvertloh retired from the United States Postal Service…

Matthew E. Thompson 38, of Quincy, died on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 3rd, 1984 in Quincy. Matt was a self-employed contractor for most of his life. Matt loved working with his hands and building things. Matt had the biggest heart and never knew a stranger. Matt could have a conversation with anybody, he loved to make people laugh. Matt enjoyed…

William “Bill” Joseph Shear 83, of Palmyra, MO passed away at Hannibal Regional Hospital on May 18, 2023, where he had been a patient since April 26th. Bill was born in Palmyra, MO September 20, 1939, a son of Gerald M. and Edna E. Gibson Shear. He attended St Joseph’s Catholic School and Palmyra High School in Palmyra, MO. He worked at Knapheide Mfg.…