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…

Jason Cecil Emmette Austin age 37, of Quincy died in his home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on July 11, 1982 in Quincy, a son of Jeffrey Dean and Mary A. (Sowell) Austin. Jason was engaged to Vanessa VonBurg of Quincy. He had worked as a roofer with Reeves Reliable Roofing and Phil Craig Roofing. Most recently, he was employed at…

Stephen M. Schuckman, 61, of Quincy passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his home in Quincy. Stephen was born Jan. 16, 1959, in Quincy to Jerry and Kathleen Connell Schuckman. Both survive. He is a 1977 graduate of Quincy High School and a 1981 graduate of Quincy University with bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry. He earned a master’s degree in botany from…

Harold Clifford, age 90, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the home. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Vallie and Freda (Masters) Clifford, Sr. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High. After high school graduation, Harold attended the University of California, Berkeley before joining the Air Force. Harold first married…

Merle J. Hellhake, age 89, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on October 9, 1930 in Quincy, IL, the son of Joe and Laura (Schutte) Hellhake. He married Joan Talken on July 19, 1955 in St. Francis Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2014. Merle was a 1948 graduate of…