Catherine “Kay” L. Ortbals age 79, of Quincy died on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 3:20 a.m. in her home. Kay was born in St. Louis, MO on May 12, 1941, the youngest daughter of Oliver and Rose (Greten) Wienstroer. She married Edgar Stephen “Ed” Ortbals on May 27, 1961 in St. Agnes Catholic Church, St. Louis. He preceded her in death on October…

Shawn Straube, age 43, of Swann’s Special Care Center in Champaign, IL died on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Champaign. He was born on September 28, 1976 in Quincy the son of Mary Ann Francis. Shawn is survived by: HIS MOTHER: Mary Ann Burton HIS STEP-FATHER: Larry Burton (Laura) TWO SISTERS: Brandy Nixon (Perry) and Joanna Burton AUNTS AND UNCLES: Kay Bradley, Lori Wegs…

John P. Giesing, age 66, of Sally Place, Virginia, IL, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, IL. John was born on January 17, 1954 in Quincy the son of Walter J. and Catherine J. (Kaires) Giesing. John was born severely disabled, and was lovingly cared for by his parents until their death. John loved watching football especially when his…

John E. Mason, Sr., age 73, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in his home. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Quincy, IL the son of Charles ‘Buster’ and Barbara ‘Madelyn’ (Duhart) Mason. He married Carol Fulmer on February 21, 1967. She preceded him in death in March of 2016. John was a Quincy Public School Bus Driver and mechanic.…

Julia C. Stephens age 78, formerly of Hannibal, died on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her home in Phoenix, AZ. Julia was born in Sciota, IL on March 10, 1942 a daughter of Rufus and Mary (Briggs) Miller. Julia was a 1960 graduate of Quincy Senior High. She held various jobs throughout her life, including working as a sales associate in retail. She was…

Elmer A. “Artie” Holt age 74, of Kirksville, MO died on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in the North East Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. Artie was born in Kirksville on July 9, 1946 a son of Johnnie “Red” and Evelyn (Creason) Holt. He married Marcia C. Waller on February 8, 1985 in Quincy and she survives. Artie in his free time liked to…

Father John B. Kennedy, age 93, of Quincy, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1927 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Bernard A. and Helen M. (Keating) Kennedy. The family was living in Chanute, Kansas at the time of his birth. In 1928 his father’s work brought the family to…

Kathleen J. Hayes, age 78, a resident of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Quincy, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Tucson, AZ. Kathleen was born on March 24, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of Reeves “Joe” and Barbara (Sheehan) LeMatty. She married Terry L. Hayes on April 16, 1966 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Quincy. She was a 1960 graduate of Quincy Senior High…

Louis D. “Bopper” Klement, age 69, of Mendon, IL, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1950 in Monroe City, MO the son of Laddie & Dorothy ‘Dot’ (Kenner) Klement. He graduated from Monroe City High School. He married Brenda Priest on November 3, 1972 in Central Baptist Church. She survives. Bopper first worked at Motorola…

The Celebration of Life that was planned for Mike at the Dock this Saturday has been cancelled due to concerns for everyone’s wellbeing. Please be with us in prayer and spirit. The family appreciates all the love and kindness that has been shown to them. Michael J. Heming, age 71, of Mendon, cast his last line at 4:53 PM on Monday, August 3rd, 2020.…