John P. Cromie, age 81, of Quincy, Il, died on March 18, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 22, 1938 in Roanoke, AL, the son of Arthur and Jessie (Barfield) Cromie. He married Mary Brown in 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN. She preceded him in death in 2002. Mr. Cromie was a machinist at Knapheide Manufacturing. He served in the United…

Jacquelyn M. Scarber, age 60, of Ursa, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in her home. She was born on October 13, 1959 in Quincy, the daughter of Jack & Betty (Barnard) Hurley. She married Charles Scarber on July 1, 1983. He preceded her in death. Jacquelyn was a member of the Two Rivers Regional Council as a social worker. She then was a…

Helen M. Friedhoff, age 84, of Timber Point Healthcare Center, formerly of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Timber Point. She was born on July 8, 1935 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Maurice and Clara (Hoebing) Wand. She married William C. Friedhoff in 1960. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1984. Helen worked at Motorola for over 25 years.…

Norma Jean Vahlkamp age 94, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Norma was born April 30, 1925 near Lewistown, MO a daughter of Russell B. and Pearl (Levengood) Stith. Norma married Arthur H. “Artie” Vahlkamp on June 1, 1953 in Hannibal, MO, he preceded her in death on May 20, 2011. Norma was a legal secretary for…

Joan M. Vonderheide, age 85, of Fowler, IL, died on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Quincy, the daughter of Art & Freida (Maas) Westhaus. She married Roy Vonderheide in St. Joseph Catholic Church on September 17, 1960. He survives. Joan was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Joan loved her gardening and her…

Charlotte J. Wing, age 86, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 7:05 AM in the Bickford Cottage. She was born on March 5, 1934 in Clayton, IL the daughter of Sam and Stella (Rottman) Wing. Charlotte was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She worked for Illinois Bell and later AT&T for over 50 years. Charlotte loved to travel with…

Harold W. “Bill” Markword Harold W. “Bill” Markword, age 95, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Sunset Home. Bill was born on June 9, 1924, in Quincy, the son of Herschel and Hazel (Steele) Markword. He married Lucille Henriques on July 11, 1942 in Our Ladies of Angels Church, Fall River, MA. She preceded him in death on March 21,2003. After…

Clara W. Hessling, age 88, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 13, 2020 in her home. Born January 10, 1932 in Quincy, Clara was the daughter of Clarence & Willetta (Pinkard) Smith. She married Robert George Hessling on April 7, 1951 in St. John the Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2016. Clara was employed at Packaging Coorporation for 10…

Harold J. McDonald, age 77, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Private burial will take place at a late date. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bruce Wrigley Bakrow age 68, of Quincy Passed away on March 10, 2020 after a protracted struggle with diabetes and related illnesses. Bruce was born in the Philippines on November 6, 1951 a son of William and Maree (Walsh) Bakrow. He graduated from St. Ambrose University and was a PGA tour caddie before starting his family and career. Bruce was the former owner of…