John E. Knowles, age 76, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 22, 1944 in Quincy, the son of Marshall and Jesse (Wright) Knowles. John was employed by IDOT, Illinois Department of Transportation and also was owner and operator of his own salvage business. He was close to this family and attended Madison Park Christian…

Kristin Taber, age 31, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in her home. She was born on December 10, 1988 in Quincy. Kristin liked to sing Karaoke. She loved all the time she could spend with her kids. Kristin is survived by: HER PARENTS: Theresa and Michael Francis HER CHILDREN: Kandace Taber, Gaige Taber and Seth Nunn. ONE BROTHER: Joseph Francis (Jennifer…

Richard Lee Lauer, age 74, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in his home. He was born on September 19, 1946 in Adrian County Hospital and grew up in Montgomery City. MO. Richard was the son of Edmund and Vera (Willis) Lauer. He married Sharon R. Frericks on October 18, 1969 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. She survives. Richard was a…

Gary L. Strieker, age 30, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 28, 2020 in his home. He was born on October 4, 1989 in Quincy, IL. His family would like to extend a special thank-you to Curt and Melissa Buss for encouraging Gary to continue his education and graduate from Quincy Senior High School. He went on to work at Quincy Auto Salvage. Gary…

Guy C. Williams age 56, of Fowler, IL died on Saturday morning, September 26, 2020 at 2:08 a.m. in his home. Guy was born on October 26, 1963 in Quincy a son of Eddie L. and Dorothy L. (Myers) Williams. He was a 1981 graduate of Quincy High School. He attended and graduated from John Wood Community College and went on to complete his…

Gary Lee Davis, age 66, of Taylor, MO, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1953 in Quincy, the son of George and Virginia (Fleer) Davis. He married Gari Baker on November 24, 1979 in Carlsbad, California. She survives. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Illinois Veterans Home…

Daniel J. “Dan” Kaltenbach, age 57, of Quincy, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1962 in Quincy, the son of Vernon F. and Patricia (Dietrich) Kaltenbach. Dan married Linda A. Kaessen on May 18, 1985 in St. Mary Catholic Church. She survives. He received his MBA degree from William Woods and BS degree from Southern…

Alvina J. Kaltenbach, age 89, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Saint Vincent’s Home. She was born on November 22, 1930 in Quincy, the daughter of Ray and Hazel (Cray) McClean, Sr. She was reared and educated in the Quincy area, graduating from Quincy High School. She married Earl W. Kaltenbach, Jr. and together they had three children. Alvina retired at…

Susan Kay Neisen, age 73, of Fowler died on Monday, September 21, 2020 in her home. She was born on August 13, 1947 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur J. and Imogene (Still) Huseman. Susan married Kenny Neisen on June 17, 1967 in St. Joseph Catholic Church and he survives. Susan graduated from Quincy High School and devoted 32 years of service at North…

Ralph L. ‘Butch’ Gay, age 69, of Silvis, IL, died on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in his home. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Quincy, IL the son of John & Ella (Stewart) Gay. Butch worked for International Harvester Farmall for many years until its closing. Butch was also a barber in the East Moline area for over 40 years. He served…