Edith Mearl Kroencke, born October 20, 1917 in Hunnewell, Missouri to Willis Rankin Robbins and Ellen Mary (Renard) Robbins, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the age of 102. She married John Kroencke February 8, 1936 in Hull, Illinois. John was originally a farmer and became a partner of the Liberty Feed Mill, Liberty, Illinois. He preceded her in death July 24, 1989.…

Peggy Jane Hess, 82, of Quincy, formerly of rural Liberty, died on Monday, April 6, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Peggy was born on August 18, 1937 in Hersman, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Iva (Alcorn) Roberts. She married Orel Hess on June 7, 1959. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2000. Peggy worked at Moorman’s Cafeteria until she retired. Previously, she…

Frank Joseph Haxel, 61, of Quincy, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Quincy, Illinois. Frank was born October 12, 1958, in Quincy, the son of George H. and Ruth C. (Niehaus) Haxel. He was raised in Quincy and graduated from Quincy Senior High School. He married Marilyn (Dreyer) Crim on May 17, 1980 at St. Anthony Catholic Church and later…

Patricia “Pat” J. Real, age 84, of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Pat is survived by daughter, Barbara Damm (Don), son, Michael (Karen), daughter, Cindy LaTour (Bill), son, John (Stephanie); 13 grandchildren: Rhea Duschinsky, Tony Duschinsky (Ashley), Amber Apps (Chris), Tyler Duschinsky (Heather), Anna Real-Williams (Flanoy), Sarah Real (Johann Shannon), Austin Real (Jordan), Danny Real (Tina), LaTasha Harbin,…

Edwin John Apenbrink, 73, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Quincy, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. Ed was born Nov. 25, 1946, in Quincy to John William and Helen Kerwin Apenbrink. He was a 1964 graduate of Quincy High School and a 1971 graduate of St. Louis University School of Law. He married Martha Gannett in 1973. She survives. Ed…

Gena J. Awerkamp, 73, of Quincy, died very peacefully onto eternal life on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. She passed away after a 16-year war against stage 4 lung cancer. She was born January 21, 1947 in Keokuk, Iowa, to Craig H. and Alyce (Alexander) Glaser of Kahoka, Missouri. She attended Kahoka schools, graduating with the…

Linda S. Hardy age 58, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Linda was born in Quincy on June 28, 1961 a daughter of Raymond and Sharon Bridgman. She married John Hardy, Sr. in September 24, 1987, and he survives. Linda was a stay at home mom. She was always there for everybody, and dearly loved her grandchildren. Her favorite…

Patricia L. “Pat” York age 81, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Sunset Home. Pat was born December 15, 1938 in Augusta, IL; a daughter of Harry and Lillie (Crum) Summers. She worked various jobs throughout her life, including local fundraising activities. Pat received her Associates degree from John Wood Community College. She liked to read, do crossword puzzles and play…

Patricia Ann Kerkering Maguire age 89, of Quincy died on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born August 5, 1930, Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Frank and Lela Boster Kerkering. She married Terry Maguire Sept. 30, 1950, in St. John Catholic Church. Terry died February 27, 2013 Patricia was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School and was a member…

Marilyn Kennedy, age 74, of Liberty, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1945 in Clayton, IL the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Boling) Mason. Marilyn was a graduate of Central High School. She married Dwayne Kennedy on April 8, 1967 in Quincy. He survives. Marilyn was a homemaker. She liked camping, spending time with family…