Kenneth “Kenny” H. Blewett, age 79, of Liberty, died on February 10, 2026 in his home. He was born on December 4, 1946 in Quincy, the son of John and Lura (Gallaher) Blewett. He married Alicia J. Schmelzle on June 26, 1965, in St. Francis Catholic Church. She survives. Kenny, known to many family and friends as “Big” or “Blue Gill,” attended Quincy Senior…

Michael W. Morse, age 74, of Camp Point, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in his home. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Canton, IL the son of Charles and Beulah (Rogers) Morse. He married Barbara Taylor on March 31, 1979. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2025. Michael is survived by: CHILDREN: Mark, Michael, Misty, Brandi and Barbara. Numerous…

Thomas Ray Roberts, 95, of Quincy Il. passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the Illinois Veterans Home. A lifelong resident of Quincy, Tom lived a full and remarkable life defined by hard work, deep devotion to family, and an enduring curiosity about the world around him. Tom was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He married his high school sweetheart Emily…

Rena S. Fletcher, age 89, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1936 in LaGrange, Missouri the daughter of Verniece and Helen (Robinson) Bradshaw. Rena was an avid bowler. She enjoyed reading, painting, and traveling. She enjoyed making desserts and was famous for her fudge and apple pies. Rena loved animals, and had a…

Randolph “Randy” K. Schlueter, age 81, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home died on February 6, 2026 in the Home. He was born on August 21, 1944, in Quincy, the son of Eugene Schlueter, Sr. and Martha Conrad. He married Lois Puskar on October 27, 1978 at Vermont Street Methodist Church. She survives. He graduated Quincy Senior High School and served in the United States…

David Handley, age 71, of Quincy, died on February 6, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1954 in Springfield, IL, the son of Ferrell “Friendly” Handley and Jane Crawford. He married Genesia Benavidez on October 31, 2005 in Canton, MO. She survives. He retired from Transitions as a Crew Leader. He knew a lot about jewelry and was given the…

Frederick W. ‘Bill’ Heckenkamp, age 90, of Quincy, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. He was born on November 6, 1935 in Quincy, the son of Frederick W. & Norma (Bruenger) Heckenkamp. He married Joan Herrington on August 15, 1958. She survives. Bill received his Bachelors of Science at the University of Illinois. Later he returned and…

Justin “Gus” Mathew Haubrich, age 37, of Fowler, Illinois, died February 6, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1988, in Quincy, the eldest of three sons of Timothy Leo and Kristie Ann (Bigelow) Haubrich. Justin married Michelle Naomi Meador on November 7, 2015. Justin has been known to refer to his and Michelle’s relationship as ladder rungs, helping each other walk upward in…

Dawn Michele Ulry, born September 5, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois, to Tom and Bernadine (Ehrhardt) Terstriep, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Barnes–Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. Raised in Liberty, Illinois, Dawn was a proud graduate of the Liberty High School Class of 1991. She continued her education at Quincy College, graduating in 1995 with a degree in…

Carlatta O. (Humphrey) Rice, age 71, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1954 in Quincy the daughter of Archie & Roberta (Dade) Humphrey. Carlatta left Quincy in 1976 to live in Springfield, IL. She returned to Quincy when she turned 50 years old. Over the years, Carlatta worked at various jobs including…