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…

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.…

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…

Rebecca Jane Reich, age 60, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 11, 2020 in her home. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Water Valley, MS, the daughter of Robert and Lola Frances ( Morris) Baker. She married Bill K. Reich on August 30, 1986. He survives. She enjoyed the opportunity to travel and loved her children. She is survived by her husband…

Phyllis Lavon Bush age 82, of Quincy, formerly of Hannibal, MO and Payson, IL died on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Sunset Home. She was born November 5, 1937 in Monticello, MO the daughter of Dallas L. and Della Mae (Meado) Snyder. She was married to Johnny Bush, he is deceased. Phyllis lived for years in Payson, IL before moving to Hannibal. She had…

Dr. William Gasser, age 96, of Quincy, died on January 9, 2020 in his home. He was born on November 22, 1923 in East Conemaugh, PA the son of Michael and Frances (Thaler) Gasser. He married Nancy Ann Nabers on June 11, 1960. She survives. He grew up in Vintondale, PA, a small coal-mining town near Johnstown, PA. A scholarship after high school took…

William ‘LeRoy’ Matlick, age 69, of Durham, MO, formerly of Quincy, IL, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his home. He was born on July 24, 1950 in Edina, MO the son of James and Elsie (Morrison) Matlick. He married Marilyn Butler on September 4, 1970. She survives. LeRoy was a life-long commercial fisherman on the Mississippi River for many years and made…

Annis Holzgrafe, age 79, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in St. Vincent’s Home. She was born on March 30, 1940 in Nebo, IL the daughter of Robert Nelson McClimen and Annis Mosaline (Stone) McClimen. Annis was a Jehovah’s Witness. Annis was a creative storyteller. She enjoyed painting and drawing and loved the time spent with family. Annis was married to Larry…

John Martin Lynn, age 71, of Granite City, IL, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Born on September 23, 1948 in Council Bluff, IA, he was the son of Leo and Rosemary (Loper) Lynn. He married Charlene Moody on July 30, 1969 in San Diego, CA. The couple had two children. John worked within the field of construction…