Cheryl Ann Knight, age 68, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Sunset Home. She was born on May 19, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Norman D. and Mary “Ludy” (Johnson) Blanton. Cheryl began her career at St. Mary Hospital in the Dietary Department and was retired from the Dietary Department at Blessing Hospital. She was an amazing baker and possessed…

David Wray Riggs, age 71, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1949, in Quincy the son of Robert and Phyllis (Williams) Riggs. David married Cynthia Martinez in Tucson, AZ on April 16, 1982. She survives. He was a graduate of Quincy High School. David was employed at Magma Copper Co., mining copper for…

Henry Franklin (“Hank”) Constantino, 94, passed away on October 15, 2021 in Southport, NC. Hank was born on May 22, 1927 to Samuel and Marian (Wiskirchen) Constantino in Quincy, IL. After attending Notre Dame High School where he excelled in sports and especially football, Hank and his cousin Pat enlisted at the local Naval Enlistment Center and shipped out to Great Lakes Naval Base…

Curtis Smith, Sr., age 56, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1965 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Curtis was a member of Family Nations Church. Curtis is survived by: SIBLINGS: Lisa Stewart, Joseph Smith (Dawn), Izeaha Smith and Kevin Smith (Ebony). Numerous children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Curtis was preceded in…

John A. Dietrich age 88, of Quincy died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. John was born June 24, 1933 in Melrose Twp., IL a son of Aloysious N. and Wilfrieda J. (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. John married Paula “Jane” Maguire on July 14, 1956, in St. Boniface Catholic Church. The couple spent 62 wonderful years together. She preceded him in death on January…

Donna K. Gille, age 73, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 21, 1947 in Missouri the daughter of Arthur and Vivian (Rowsey) Jansen. Donna is survived by: THREE CHILDREN: Helen (Mike) Rogerson; James (Monica) Gille all of Quincy and Brandon Gille of Raleigh, NC. TWO SISTERS: Diane (Ted) Pollock and…

Charles Snyder, age 40, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 28, 1981 in Quincy. He is survived by: TWO SONS: Lukas Snyder and Adam Snyder ONE GRANDCHILD: Stormie Roselynn Snyder HIS MOTHER: Charlotte Owsley HIS MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Shirley Miller SIBLINGS: Richard Nunn and Mandy Snyder Davette. Charles was preceded in death by his father,…

Linda K. Smith, age 67, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1954 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of Andrew & Ruthie Mae (Erickson) Steele. She married Ronald Smith, Sr. on October 6, 1973. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2019. Linda was a CNA in the Quincy area for many years.…

Karl Edward Holtmeyer, age 86, of Good Samaritan Home died on Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Home. He was born on May 25, 1935, in Washington, MO, the son of Evert and Ada (Manhart) Holtmeyer. Karl married Darleen (Tudy) Weaver on June 2, 1956 in Washington, MO. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Karl graduated from St. Francis Borgia High School…

Jersey Christine Dietrich, infant daughter of Allison (Haynes) and Devin Dietrich died on Friday, October 8, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. In addition to Jersey’s parents, surviving are her maternal grandparents Carrie and Eric Nielsen, and Bryan and Erin Dusch, and paternal grandparents, Bill and Karen Dietrich. Private graveside services at Greenmount Cemetery are planned. Memorials may be made to Camp Callahan through their website:…