Vernita J. Simmons, age 77, of Camp Point, IL, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1944 in Pearl, IL the daughter of Keyes and Helen (Thomas) Lane. She married Raymond Simmons in 1976. He preceded her in death in 1987. Vernita worked as a CNA and then later as a security guard at Gardner Denver.…

Marilyn Burgtorf, age 91, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in the Home. She was born on April 4, 1931 in Quincy the daughter of Walter and Bertha Schutte. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. She married Dale Burgtorf on June 23, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1993. Marilyn most recently…

Kay F. Huddleston, age 68, of Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1954 in Taylorville, IL. She married Larry Huddleston. He preceded her in death. She is survived by: SIBLINGS: Dianna Cardwell (Albert); Herbert Mefford (Ginger) and W. Danny Mefford. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Kay was preceded in death by…

Patricia Louise Stegeman, age 84, of Quincy, died on Monday, August 1, 2022 in her home. She was born on September 21, 1937 in West Point, IL the daughter of John L. and Stella (Staff) Schmitz. She married David E. Stegeman on June 11, 1960 in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ewing, MO. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2021. Patricia was…

Donald Kevin Nutt, age 59, of Mendon, died on August 1, 2022 in his home. He was born on February 1, 1963 in Quincy, Illinois. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He married Rebecca Gilker on May 23rd, 2008. She survives. Donald worked in maintenance for the Quincy Housing Authority. He was a member of the Crossing. Kevin liked the outdoors,…

John Franklin “Jack” Souders, 94, a World War II Navy veteran and lifelong resident of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on July 30 at Blessing Hospital. He was born August 7, 1927, in Quincy, just shy of his 95th birthday. Jack was a role model and strong advocate for his family, a coach and mentor, small businessperson, community leader, devout Catholic, avid golfer, and die-hard…

John C. Horman, age 86, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 29, 2022, in his home. John was born March 29, 1936, in Golden Eagle, IL the son of John Henry and Trena (Snyders) Horman. He graduated from Brussels High School in 1954 and from Iowa State University in 1961. John proudly served his country in the Army from 1958-1960. On August 17, 1963,…

Tom L. Berry, age 67, of Quincy, died on July 26, 2022 in his home. He was born on May 17, 1955 in Kennett, Missouri. He married Kelly Wheat on March 22, 1986. She survives. Mr. Berry was a truck driver in the Quincy area for many years. He also liked to hunt and fish. In addition to his wife, he is also survived…

Billy (Bill) J. Moore, of Quincy, Illinois, died peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends on Monday evening, July 25. He was born December 12, 1932 in Dennison, Illinois, son of the late James R. and Ella M. Nye Moore. Bill married Mary Ann Wiemelt on July 16, 1953 at St. Francis Solanus Church. The couple celebrated their 69th…

Rosalie “Sis” Wellman Obert, of Quincy, died at 9:21 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. Sis was born August 26, 1932 in Quincy, a daughter of Raymond and Clara (Schreacke) Wellman. She married Virgil P. Obert on October 11, 1950 in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death July 24, 2007. In addition to being a homemaker, Sis…