James W. ‘Jim’ Nichols, age 76, of Quincy, died on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in his home. He was born on February 15, 1948 in Quincy the son of Merle and Elizabeth (Achilles) Nichols. Jim was a 1966 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Barbara Smith on February 18, 1967. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2005. Jim worked for…

Herman Lee Osborne, age 62, died on June 16, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1962, in Memphis, TN, the youngest of 9 children. Herman is survived by: FOUR DAUGHTERS: Ashley Dawn Smith, Brooke Nicole Osborne, Heather Marie Osborne, and Alyssa Ann Osborne. SIBLINGS: Marva Henderson, Brenda Osborne, Luretha (Stanley) Rudd, Angela (Bruce) Jackson, Michael (Jackie) Osborne, Kelvin Osborne. GRANDCHILDREN:…

Bruce A. Klingele, age 84, died in the loving arms of his wife Janice, surrounded by family, on June 19, 2024. He was born September 22, 1939, to Marce and Dorothy (Glisan) Klingele. Bruce attended St. John the Baptist elementary school and Notre Dame High School in Quincy, IL where he made many lifelong friends. He entered service in the Army in 1958 primarily…

Margie Rebecca ‘Becky’ Vogel, age 72, of Quincy, died on June 17, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1951 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. She was the daughter of James Samuel and Eileen Ruth (Bener) Shackleford. She married Charles ‘Charlie’ Vogel on August 10, 2005. He survives. Becky was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School, and Roosevelt…

Helen Ruth Sparrow Halfpap Vollbracht died peacefully at the age of 98. Helen was of the Catholic faith and attended Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary). With her strong faith in God and Jesus Christ she went to be with her maker and those that preceded her. Her first love was husband John Roland Halfpap, who she married in 1950. He passed in 1964. She later…

Bobby Joe Webster, age 92, died on May 7, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans Home. Bobby was born September 25, 1931, in Louisiana, Missouri. The son of Turner Webster and Lillian (Baldwin) Webster. He married the love of his life, Karen Yess, on January 26, 1960, in Riverside, California. She preceded him in death. Bobby was in the United States Air Force. Serving in…

Brenda Kay Frericks age 75, of Quincy died on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Brenda was born in Quincy on June 10, 1949 a daughter of Robert L. and Betty V. (Mason) Gibson. She married Gerald G. Frericks on July 17, 1972, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, and he survives. Brenda’s work history includes her work at the former Motorola Co., Sycamore…

Leon H. Lentz, 74, of Liberty, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. after a yearlong battle with cancer. Leon was born on September 17, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Herbert and Mildred (Meyer) Lentz. He married the love of his life, Kathleen “Kay” Wiewel, on August 3, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include his three…

Sherry L. Bartz, age 74, of Maywood, Missouri, died on May 24, 2024 in Columbia, MO. She was born on March 3rd of 1950 in Quincy, IL. She married Clarence Bartz. He preceded her in death in December of 2023. Sherry worked as a CNA at the Good Samaritan Home and then for many years at the Illinois Veterans Home. Sherry was affectionately known…

John F. Hoaglin, age 91, of Columbus, IL, died June 1, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 22, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, IL the son of Roy and Florence (Carroll) Hoaglin. He married Mary Frances Oenning on May 27, 1955 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017. John was a machinist for many years at Gardner-Denver. He…