Robert J. “Bob” Welchert age 91 of Quincy died on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born in Quincy on July 21, 1928, a son of Ben and Marguerite Welchert. Bob married Ruth S. Richmiller on October 17, 1953 in Quincy’s St. Mary Catholic Church, and they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2019. Bob began his working career at Huck…

Dale W. Craven, age 85, of Quincy, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 in his home. Dale was born on October 29, 1934 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Rev. Manuel and Louise (Gould) Craven. He married Charlotte F. Heintz on August 28, 1954 in the Church of St. Peter. She survives. Dale was a graduate of Hannibal High School. In 1952, Dale began working…

Sandra S. Masters, age 79, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Springfield, IL. She was born on July 13, 1940, in Quincy, the daughter of John and Marge (Harness) Jackson. Sandra was a 1958 graduate of Quincy High School. Sandra was a homemaker and had worked in retail sales. As an avid reader with a strong Christian…

Joan A. Ramos, age 79, of Quincy, formerly of Queens, New York, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in her home. Born May 12, 1940 in Queens, New York, Joan was the daughter of Geraldo and Angelina (Disabato) LaMucio. She married Manuel Ramos on November 3, 1958 in Queens, New York. He survives. Joan was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed reading, doing…

Donald Herman Heberlein, age 86, of Liberty, died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1933 in Liberty, IL, the son of Herman W. and Anna “Viola” (Kaltenbach) Heberlein. Don was a graduate of Pleasant View Grade School, Liberty Unit 2 High School in 1951, the University of Illinois in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science and…

John Michael “Mike” Barton, age 77, formerly of Quincy, Illinois was Born into Eternal Life January 21, 2020, in Saint Louis, MO. Mike was Born into life August 5, 1942, in Houston, TX. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Wilmes Barton (September 3, 1985) and John Harold (Hal) Barton (January 11, 1987). Mike was a cousin to Kathleen Herring, Mary Jo…

Mary Louise Otte age 106, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Good Samaritan Home, Quincy. She was born March 15, 1913 in Centralia, IL a daughter of Edward and Louisa (Ackermann) Gundlach. She married William F. “Bill” Otte in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on December 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1986. Professionally, Mrs. Otte was a…

Lenora Haynes, age 63 of Sunset Home, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the home. Lenora was born on December 17, 1956 in Louisville, Mississippi, the daughter of William H. and Mary K. (Triplett) Haynes. Lenora was employed as a bus driver for Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago, Illinois for many years until her health forced her to retire.…

Gary Nicholas age 68, of Quincy, formerly of Cleveland, OH died on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. Gary was born in Cleveland on March 3, 1951, a son of Auggie and Lillian (Bardos) Nicholas. He had worked as a carpenter in the building trades prior to retiring. Gary was a loving and endearing grandpa to his three grandchildren. He is survived by…

It is with great sadness that the family of Albert W. Abney, age 79, known to friends as “Bud”, announces his passing on Thursday, January 16, 2020 with his sister at his bedside. Bud was born May 9th, 1940 in a farmhouse in Hull, Illinois to Albert and Dollye (Vincent) Abney. Bud had a devoted love for animals. He unfortunately lost his precious dog…