Katherine Christine “Tina” Ransdell Rodgers, age 45 of Quincy, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in her home. She was born on March 30, 1974 in Pekin, Illinois to James and Rita (Lichtenberger) Ransdell. Tina was of the United Pentecostal Faith. She attended school in Hamilton, Illinois and Keokuk, Iowa before receiving her G.E.D. Tina was most recently employed at a convenience store in…

Ernest “Ernie” A. Buckman, age 87, of Quincy died on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Ernie was born on September 21, 1932 in Shelbina, MO, the son of Stephen “Ben” Benedict and Josephine “Bess” Elizabeth (VanMarter) Buckman. He married Charlotte R. Timpe on August 22, 1959 in St. John Catholic Church, Quincy, IL. She survives. Ernie grew up on the family farm…

God called His faithful servant, Royce D. Warren, 76, of Quincy, IL, from labor to reward at 4:30 pm on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Blessing Hospital surrounded by family. Our beloved Royce was born May 20, 1943, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Clara Louise (Douglas) and Roy L. Watson. Royce received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and…

Donald E. Pechous, 86, of Quincy, Illinois and formerly of Berwyn, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Don is survived by his son Donald J. Pechous (Cynthia Schnaitmann). He was preceded in death by his wife Carla (nee Zourek), his parents John M. Pechous and Frances A. (Seidel) Pechous, and his five brothers Roy (Vera), John (Nancy), Vernon…

Virginia R. Newman, age 81, of Quincy, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 13, 1938 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Regina (Winking) Boll. Virginia married Edgar A. Newman, Jr. on November 25, 1961. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1974. Virginia graduated from Quincy College and worked for many years as a…

Stephen Halwig, age 71, of 639 York, died on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in his home. He was born on July 23, 1948 in Olean, NY the son of Richard F. & Jean (Gannoe) Halwig. He married Richard Austin. He survives. Mr. Halwig was a retired Certified Court Reporter, State of Georgia. Mr. Halwig was the last of his generation. Cremation rites have been…

Thomas “Tommy” Dean Ward was born July 1, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Betty (Schmollinger) Ward and Wayne Ward. He passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved on February 8th at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He grew up in Chicago with siblings Billy and Cheri. When he was a child the Ward family moved to Keokuk, IA and opened the Gypsy Dell Supper…

**Please Note the services are Saturday, February 22, 2020** Linda Kay Laws, age 72, of Quincy, died on Friday, February 7, 2020 in her home. She was born on October 27, 1947 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Estel and Helen (Hufford) Holeman. Linda married Terry Laws. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2015. Linda worked for Glenayre for 27 years. She…

David L. Will, age 64, of Columbia, formerly of Quincy, died on February 6, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Cremation rites will be accorded, and no formal services are planned at this time.

Arkansas ‘Martha’ Milsap, age 81, of Quincy, died on February 3, 2020, surrounded by her family in Blessing Hospital. Martha was born on April 1, 1938 in Jasper Co., MS the daughter of Jake Shaw and Lela Mae Bell. Martha worked at the Quincy Compressor for many years before retiring. After this, she worked as a security guard and later owned her own cleaning…