Norma L. Bent, age 88, of Liberty, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Iven and Edith (Fischer) Clark. She married Delbert Bent on August 24th, 1952 in Camp Point, IL. He survives. Along with her husband, Norma farmed in the Liberty area for over 60 years. Norma was…

James P. Balzer, age 87, of Quincy, formerly of Liberty, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 in his home. He was born on November 14, 1933 in Quincy the son of Philip and R. Marie (Putz) Balzer. James attended a one room school house and graduated from Liberty High School where he excelled in athletics. He then received his Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture…

Donald P. Schuering, age 83, of 3014 Lincoln Hill NE, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1937 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of George and Florence Schuering. He married Carol J. Kill on October 31, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2016. Don was an auto salesman in…

Mary G. Cooper, age 39, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in her home. She was born on January 25, 1982. Mary was the daughter of Steven and Diana (Summers) Reddick. She married Brandon Cooper on February 8, 2019. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Kaleb Steward and Kaitlynn Cooper ONE BROTHER: Steven Reddick,…

Jaheim Raspberry, age 18, of Quincy, Illinois passed on May 10, 2021. Jaheim was born on November 15, 2002. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Niffen officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at 1:00…

Charles Thomas Beattie 83, of Quincy. Il passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Quincy, Il on July 17, 1937, son to the late Golden Grandville and Mary Elizabeth Beattie. Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Beattie and their two daughters Amy (David) Wingerter, their three children, Brady, Blake and Veronica…

Kenneth A. Gibson age 82, of Quincy died on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. He was born in Quincy on January 12, 1939, a son of Arthur H. and Viola (Green) Gibson. Kenneth worked his entire career at Mercantile Bank of Quincy. Beginning in 1958 as an errand-person and working his way up from there to bookkeeper’s assistant,…

Timothy Wayne Gottman passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at St. Vincent’s home in Quincy, IL. He was 69. Tim was born on June 14, 1951, in Hannibal, Missouri. Tim was born on Flag Day. He has fond memories of his grandma telling him that everyone had put their flags out for his birthday. He attended Hannibal High School and the University of…

Paul Andrew Nieders, age 74, passed away in his home on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Quincy. Paul was born on July 15, 1946, the son of Leonard and Selmabeth Nieders. He married Treva Vaughn on September 10, 1966 in Barry, Illinois and she survives. Paul loved spending time with his family and friends. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed…

Jeffrey Dean Bockenfeld age 66, of Quincy died on Tuesday May 4, 2021 in Quincy. Jeff was born October 19, 1954 in Quincy, a son of Donald and Patricia (Ohnemus) Bockenfeld. He married Malinda R. Rockett in Missouri on September 3, 1976 and she survives. Jeff primarily worked in retail sales and he was a self-employed handyman. He was a 1973 graduate of Christian…