Mary Louise Otte age 106, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Good Samaritan Home, Quincy. She was born March 15, 1913 in Centralia, IL a daughter of Edward and Louisa (Ackermann) Gundlach. She married William F. “Bill” Otte in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on December 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1986. Professionally, Mrs. Otte was a…

Lenora Haynes, age 63 of Sunset Home, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the home. Lenora was born on December 17, 1956 in Louisville, Mississippi, the daughter of William H. and Mary K. (Triplett) Haynes. Lenora was employed as a bus driver for Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago, Illinois for many years until her health forced her to retire.…

Gary Nicholas age 68, of Quincy, formerly of Cleveland, OH died on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Gary was born in Cleveland on March 3, 1951, a son of Auggie and Lillian (Bardos) Nicholas. He had worked as a carpenter in the building trades prior to retiring. Gary was a loving and endearing grandpa to his three grandchildren. He is survived by…

It is with great sadness that the family of Albert W. Abney, age 79, known to friends as “Bud”, announces his passing on Thursday, January 16, 2020 with his sister at his bedside. Bud was born May 9th, 1940 in a farmhouse in Hull, Illinois to Albert and Dollye (Vincent) Abney. Bud had a devoted love for animals. He unfortunately lost his precious dog…

Wayne C. Haas, age 76, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Staunton, IL died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in the Home. He was born on May 5, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL the son of Louis and Thelma (Leslie) Haas. He married Annette (Welch) Doherty on October 6, 1995 in Paducah, KY. She survives. Numerous children, siblings and other relatives survive.…

Ralph E. Dabney, Jr. age 64, of Quincy died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. Ralph was born in Quincy on March 4, 1955 a son of Ralph E. and Lois (Ward) Dabney. Ralph had worked at Gardner-Denver, Knapheide Manufacturing and before retiring, at Hollister-Whitney as a machine operator. He was truly a jack-of-all trades and always ready…

Anita Homan, age 67, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in her home. She was born on November 23, 1952 in Long Beach, NY the daughter of Paul & Mary Paulides. She married Howard Homan on October 1, 1983. He survives. In addition to her husband, Anita is survived by one brother Elias Longfellow along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.…

Betty A. Lentz, age 88, of Quincy died on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at 8:07 p.m. in Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family. Betty was born June 20, 1931 in Quincy, a daughter of Frank P. & Eleanor R. (Benz) Schneider Ehrhardt. She married Robert “Bob” W. Lentz on September 29, 1956 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Bob preceded her in death…

Karen Sue Myers, age 75, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in her home. She was born on September 23, 1944 in Quincy, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Brennick) Hull. Karen married Rickie Myers in August 1991. She is survived by her husband, her mother: Mary Hull, her children: Tina Wellman, Tony Turner, Josh (Buffy) Myers and Jesse (Rachel) Myers; grandchildren:…

Donald Giesing, age 76, of Mendon, formerly of Fowler, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in his home. He was born on February 2, 1943 in Quincy, IL the son of Albert & Rita (Terwelp) Giesing. Donald married Rosemary M. “Rosie” Mock on May 4, 1963 in St. Francis Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on August 15, 2017. Mr. Giesing worked at…