Ryatt Gage Robert Skelley, infant son of Kira and Glenn Skelley, died on March 21, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. Ryatt was, and will always be, profoundly loved—a son, a brother, a presence that forever changed his family. Even before his first breath, he had already begun his work, drawing hearts closer, softening every corner of their lives with anticipation and joy. His brothers counted…

Mary A. Lies, age 90, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Jane (Cahill) Scholten. She married Richard A. Lies on August 25, 1956 in Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc, WI. He preceded her in death. In the summer before college she was among the first…

Dennis Craig Pennington, age 79, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in the Home. He was born on October 17, 1946, in Divernon, Illinois, the son of Edward and Vivian (Simon) Pennington. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and very strong in his faith. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Petra Pennington…

Jay William Flachs, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on February 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on September 21, 1958, in Quincy, Illinois, to Jack and Wanda (Rudewicz) Flachs. Jay dedicated 42 years of his working life as a forklift operator with ConAgra Brands in Marshall, Missouri, retiring after a long and dedicated career. An avid…

Sherry Hamann, 83, of Quincy IL, passed away peacefully on February 13th in the presence of her family. Sherry was born on July 28, 1942 to Rosalie and Norbert Ludwig. She was born on her Mothers birthday. Her parents divorced when she was a child and Rosalie remarried shortly afterwards to Clarence Meyer. On May 12th, 1950 at the age of 6 Clarence Meyer…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Trenna Leigh Lawson, age 78, on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Trenna was born on December 22, 1947 to Trent and Vivian Groves Lawson in Michael, IL. Trenna graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1966. After high school she worked at Kresge’s in…

W. Roger Bowness, age 90, of Maywood, MO, formerly of Eldon, MO, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in his home. He was born on August 16, 1935 in Fairfax, MO, the son of Henry R. & Lelia Isabelle (Boone) Bowness. Roger served in the United States Army. He married Paula Jean (Clapp) Willing on May 24, 2003. She survives. Roger was the owner…

Doris Jean Riutzel, age 99, of Quincy, IL, died on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Bradford Villa. She was born on March 16, 1926, in Canton, MO, the daughter of Randall and Mabel (Esslinger) Morey of LaGrange, MO. Doris Jean married M. Dale Riutzel on June 8, 1947, in the home of her very special aunt and uncle, George and Corrine Richter, one mile…

Lyla M. Breder, age 91, of Quincy, died on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 26, 1934 in Liberty, Illinois the daughter of Oscar and Mildred (Wells) Graff. She married Milton Breder on October 13, 1955. He survives. Lyla worked as secretary for the law firm Loos, Schnack and Siebers for many years until her retirement. She loved…

Stephen “Steve” R. Bringaze, age 74, of Quincy, IL, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. He was born June 9, 1951 in Quincy, IL, the son of Robert and June (Ranney) Bringaze. Steve married Colleen Whiston on November 11, 1983. She survives. Steve was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He worked professionally as a flooring installer. He was a…