Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Klitz, age 62, of Rushville, formerly of Quincy, died on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Rushville. He was born on February 22, 1964 in Quincy the son of Wilbert F. & Elenore (Bohne) Klitz. He was of the Catholic Faith. Ted was self-employed in construction over the years. In reality, he was a jack of all trades, a modern day ‘MacGyver’.…

Arlinda K. Jenkins, age 72, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1953 in Quincy. Arlinda graduated from Quincy High School in 1971. Arlinda worked as a 911 Dispatcher for the City of Quincy for over 40 years before retiring. She also worked for the Fairfield Inn/Marriott in Quincy until recently. Leading to a…

David H. George, age 83, of Quincy, died on February 16, 2026 in his home. He was born on August 27, 1942 in Clinton, Illinois the son of Harold and Dorothy (Klar) George. David lived a life defined by adventure, honor, and a deep love for the world around him. A proud veteran, David served his country in the United States Marine Corps during…

Peggy Sue Riley, age 72, of Camp Point, died on February 20, 2026 in Timberpoint Health Care Center. She was born on August 19, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Clement and Shirley (Cole) Strieker. She was of Christian faith. Peggy worked at a shoe factory and was a stay-at-home mother who took care of several other family members’ children throughout the years of…

Dr. Zorian Petro Trusewych, 72, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on February 22, 2026. Born on June 21, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Zorian grew up in inner-city Chicago, the son of Ukrainian patriots who relocated after surviving the Holocaust. At age 19, Zorian enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as an airborne ranger…

Margie Bernhardt, age 96, died on Friday, February 13, 2026 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. At the time of her death, Margie was the oldest member of her Venvertloh family. She was born on June 30, 1929 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Christina (Holtschlag) Venvertloh. She married Carl G. Bernhardt on September 9, 1950 in St. John the Baptist Catholic…

Kenneth “Kenny” H. Blewett, age 79, of Liberty, died on February 10, 2026 in his home. He was born on December 4, 1946 in Quincy, the son of John and Lura (Gallaher) Blewett. He married Alicia J. Schmelzle on June 26, 1965, in St. Francis Catholic Church. She survives. Kenny, known to many family and friends as “Big” or “Blue Gill,” attended Quincy Senior…

Michael W. Morse, age 74, of Camp Point, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in his home. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Canton, IL the son of Charles and Beulah (Rogers) Morse. He married Barbara Taylor on March 31, 1979. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2025. Michael is survived by: CHILDREN: Mark, Michael, Misty, Brandi and Barbara. Numerous…

Thomas Ray Roberts, 95, of Quincy Il. passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the Illinois Veterans Home. A lifelong resident of Quincy, Tom lived a full and remarkable life defined by hard work, deep devotion to family, and an enduring curiosity about the world around him. Tom was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He married his high school sweetheart Emily…

Rena S. Fletcher, age 89, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1936 in LaGrange, Missouri the daughter of Verniece and Helen (Robinson) Bradshaw. Rena was an avid bowler. She enjoyed reading, painting, and traveling. She enjoyed making desserts and was famous for her fudge and apple pies. Rena loved animals, and had a…