Margaret Alice Andrews, age 102, of Quincy, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at High Point Residence. She was born on August 18, 1923, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Charles F. and Ruth (Schullian) Morris. Margaret married Daniel M. Andrews in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy, IL on April 9, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014 at…

Constance “Connie” M. Niemann, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2025. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and daughter, whose life was defined by faith, family, and service. Constance Mary Niemann was born on August 4, 1932, to Ralph and Cecelia (Jansen) Volm. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended…

Hearld Ambler, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away at the wonderful age of 101 on December 26, 2025. He was born March 28, 1924, the only son of Ivan Alonzo and Agnes Ambler. He grew up during the Dust Bowl days in rural southeastern Kansas. When the US entered World War II, he enlisted in U.S. Naval Aviation. After extensive training, he was…

Clara Rosemary Cary, age 80, of O’Fallon, MO and formerly of Quincy, died on December 22, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1945, in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Virginia (Hastings) Parsons. She married Donald L. Cary on October 22, 1965, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2008. Clara was employed at the Illinois Veteran’s Home for 26…

April Stovall, age 56, of Quincy died on December 21, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1969 in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Martha Powell and Frank Waldhaus. She was of the Catholic faith. April was employed at the Adams County Jail for more than 20 years. April enjoyed spending time outdoors. She liked to pamper herself by using the tanning bed…

Martha Rodeffer, age 89, of Quincy, died on December 15, 2025, in her home. She was born on September 10, 1936, in Bowling Green, MO, the daughter of Salem and Josephine (Johnson) Joseph. She married Charles Rodeffer in March 25, 1955 in Bowling Green, MO at her mother’s home. He preceded her in death. Martha went by the name of “Marty” or Joan to…

Judith A. ‘Judy’ Kirlin, age 85, of Quincy, died on December 17, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1940 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Carl and Cecelia (Stewart) Schoenekase. Judy married Harold Kirlin on September 12, 1959 in St. Rose Catholic Church. He survives. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Judy enjoyed traveling. Judy worked at…

Steven K. Duesterhaus, age 69, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1956 in Quincy the son of Don and Mary Lou (Kenady) Duesterhaus. He was a 1974 graduate of Quincy High School. He married Glori Connell on July 29, 1978. She survives. Steven retired from the Illinois Veterans Home where he worked in…

Constance “Connie” Ann McDowell, born October 1, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, December 15th, 2025. She was the daughter of Richard C. Seifert Sr. and Marian (Stroot) Seifert. After having attended three high schools in different states, Connie graduated from Peoria Richwoods High School in 1962 and went on to attend Illinois State University, where she formed lifelong…

James Michael Turba, age 52, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1973, in St. Petersburg, Florida. James was a dedicated Process Engineer for Georgia Pacific and took great pride in his work. He earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Florida, an accomplishment that reflected his strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity. Above all else, James…