Joan Ruth Curtis, age 90, of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 25, 2020 in her home. Joan was born in Hannibal, MO on January 11, 1930 to Joseph and Florence (Merten) Frese. She was married to Gene Curtis on January 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in November of 1999. Joan loved her Catholic faith and was member…

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Kamphaus, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 2240 Sycamore, died on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM in Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Atlas, Arkansas the daughter of Henry ‘Arky’ and Sophia Maria (Denne) Hoffman. She married Melvin Kamphaus on May 1, 1954. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2015.…

Jessie M. Knuffman, age 69, of Quincy, died on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 26, 1951 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Dr. Shelby and Mary (Finley) Gamble. She married Kenneth Knuffman on March 17, 1979.He preceded her in death on July 4, 1995. Jessie was a 1969 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. She was of…

Marylyn E. Mock, age 91, of Quincy, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in her home. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Quincy, the daughter of Gordon and Margaret (Young) Thrasher. She married Howard S. Mock on September 11, 1948. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2010. Marylyn was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and had been a…

Rosemary C. Westfallen, age 89, of Chicago, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in her home. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Vernon Leslie Collier age 64, of Quincy, IL died on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 6:20 a.m. in his home. He was born in South Bend, IN on September 29, 1955 a son of Herschel and Onedia (Davis) Collier. Vernon was an associate at Casey’s on North 24th Street. He attended Brandywine High School in Niles, MI. Vernon was a member of Bethel A.M.E.…

Wayne B. Holder age 58, of Quincy died on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:35 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born in Quincy on February 18, 1962, a son of Richard H. and Rosemary (Gay) Holder. Wayne was the owner of Wayne’s Power Wash, specializing in auto detailing. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Among his favorite pastimes were playing poker,…

Alice Joan Wellman passed away peacefully on May 20th 2020 in St.Louis MO. She was born Alice Joan Goodpaster on June 22nd 1933 to Chester and Helen Goodpaster. Alice was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Quincy IL. She was an accomplished violinist and played with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. She was previously employed at Moorman Manufacturing. On January 26th 1957 she…

Samuel H. “Sam” Massey, 92, passed away at his Quincy Illinois home Monday, May 18, 2020. Sam was born to Samuel H. Massey & Charlotte Massey on August 4, 1927, in Hannibal Missouri He served in the military during the WWII and subsequently graduated from Monroe City High School in 1948. Sam married Mildred P. Sandifer on October 28, 1951 in Peoria Illinois, who…

Ruth C. Hellhake, 97, of 834 College Ave, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, died at 2:21 am, Sunday, May 17th, in Blessing Hospital after a brief illness. She was vibrant right until the end. She loved life and was a born fighter. Born August 1, 1922, Ruth was the daughter of Jacob Meckes and Mary (Greving) Meckes. She married John K. “Duke” Hellhake…