Eloise M. DeVerger, age 92, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the home. She was born on March 28, 1928 in Dardenelle, Arkansas, the daughter of Floyd and Pollie (Cossey) Phillips. She married Eugene DeVerger on April 10, 1948 in Wyatt, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1977. Eloise worked in housekeeping at Sunset Home for 26…

Doris R. Endebrock, age 84, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Good Samaritan Home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1936 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Elmer & Ruth Lewis. She married Douglas ‘Bud’ Endebrock on June 16, 1957. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2003. Doris was an RN in…

Irene Catherine Mast, age 99, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Wiemelt. Irene attended St. Rose Grade School, Quincy High School and Gem City Business College. She married Richard D. Mast on April 18, 1942 in St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her…

Sharon Lee Baker, age 77, of Sunset Home, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in the home. Born January 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, Sharon was the daughter of Cedrick and Geraldine (Davis) Sharpe. She married William D. Baker on June 1, 1978. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2011. Sharon was employed as a cook at various restaurants around the Quincy…

On Monday, April 13, 2020, Mike Rokita was called home while surrounded with his family. After a 14-month battle with cancer, Mike passed peacefully at the Illinois Veterans Home at the age of 78. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Quincy to Dr. Adam and Mary (Goodwin) Rokita. The eldest of six children, Mike was often found at the Athletic Field playing…

Stanley Joseph Jansen age 64, of Quincy died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in his home. Cremation rites are planned, as it was Stanley’s wish that there be no formal services.

Elaine M. Hall , age 83, of Quincy, died on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in her home. She was born on December 1, 1936 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Schreacke) Peters. Elaine worked in the financial aid office at Quincy College for many years until her retirement. She was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Elaine enjoyed spending her…

Tammy Calfee, 60, of Loraine Il. died in her home after a long battle with cancer. It ended peacefully on April 11, 2020, at 1:28 a.m. while holding the hand of her youngest son Denton. Tammy was born on Nov. 21, 1959, in Carthage Il, a daughter of Richard and Florette (Staff) Dobbs. Tammy married Ron Calfee on Nov. 20, 1982, in the Loraine…

Geraldine E. Smith age 88, of Quincy died on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:15 a.m. in her home. Geraldine was born in Ethridge, TN on June 27, 1931, a daughter of Rennie Chennault and Henly Ann (Matlock) Payne. Geraldine was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Geraldine was from the era of hand-picking cotton, and after the mechanical pickers…

Katherine “Kathy” Marie (Curley) Gravitt, age 61, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in her home. Kathy was born on August 26, 1958 in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard Ed and Norma (Inskip) Curley. Kathy was joined 33 years ago in a long-term relationship to Othal Manly. He survives. Kathy enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, playing cards, tending to…