Norman D. Dicks, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Blessing Hospital on January 24, 2026 — or as peacefully as Norm did anything. Norm was born on June 28, 1942, the second of four children to Alfred “Butch” and Jean (McIntyre) Dicks. He attended Emerson Grade School and then Quincy Junior High, where he met his future wife, Anita. He went on to…

Ernest Duane Cole, age 59, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1966 in Springfield, IL the son of Richard and Ellen Davis Cole. He married Diann Reinhart on September 6, 2003. She survives. Ernie worked in outside sales for Frericks Gardens. Ernie was an avid Bears fan and was…

Angela M. Cramsey Huner, age 102, of Quincy, died on January 19, 2026, in Quincy. She was born on September 25, 1923, in Burton, Illinois, the daughter of Mortiz Cramsey and Clementine Lange Cramsey. She married Wayne Franklin Huner on June 23, 1945, in St. Francis Catholic Church. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. As a child,…

Thomas A. Reagan (Tom), age 80, of Quincy, died on January 16, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Leo & Irene (Toebben) Reagan. Tom married Jo Lynn (Davis) Tallent on June 20, 1998. She survives. Tom was a pipefitter for Local #25 until his retirement. Tom enjoyed putting in a garden every year,…

Calvin Richard ‘Dick’ Mudd, age 81, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 23, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Rodney and Rose (Ledbetter) Mudd. He was raised in the Quincy area and graduated in 1964 from Quincy High School. He married Linda Paben in 1972. She survives. Dick entered the Army and served…

Kylee Jo McClelland, age 35, of Quincy, died on January 15, 2026 in Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on February 13, 1990 in Quincy. She graduated from Unity High School in 2008. Kylee was known for her talented art skills…always coloring, drawing or painting. This also included making special gifts for everyone in the family for birthdays or Christmas. She…

Nellie Bradshaw, age 68, of Quincy, died at her home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1957 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William and Georgia Mae (Nixon) Shaw. She married Randy Bradshaw on March 19, 1981 in Quincy, IL. He survives. Nellie worked for 20 years at Quincy Compressor and then later worked for the Red Cross. She…

Garald “Garry” E. Walton passed away in his home in Liberty, IL on January 10, 2026 peacefully surrounded by family. Garry was born on February 24, 1941 in Quincy, the son of Floyd “Red” Walton and Irene Goodwin. Garry married Charlotte Warning, she preceded him in death on March 1, 2019. He was owner and operator of Walton’s Bulldozing for 50 years and a…

Barbara L. Nicholas, age 73, of Quincy, Il passed away on January 10, 2026 at Blessing Hospital. Barbara was born on June 21, 1952, the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Bedi) Kovach. Barbara was a hair stylist for most of her life but her favorite job was that of a loving and attentive mother and grandmother. She leaves behind her son Christopher (Melissa) Nicholas…

“I’ve had a good life. I’ve got no complaints” were some of the final thoughts of a wonderful man, Norman (Norm) Boone who passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Norm was born and raised on a dairy and grain farm East of Plainville to Leo and Gladys (Weisinger) Boone on August 18, 1944. After high school he worked for a time for Gardner Denver.…