Marjorie C. ‘Margie’ Benz, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 2, 2021 in her home. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Olivia (Maas) Ehrhardt. She married Albert ‘Ab’ Benz on December 1, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2011. She graduated from St. Anthony School in 1943. She was a 4-H…

Barbara Jean Sheehan, age 86, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1934 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Nash) Forbes. Barb was a healthcare aide at Blessing Hospital, area nursing homes and in private homes for numerous years. Barb was a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 42 years. She…

Ada E. Moyers, age 80, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1940 in Doddridge, Arkansas the daughter of Audry and Inez (Killian) McCreery. She married Joseph M. Moyers, Jr. on May 20, 1976 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on February 4, 2001. She is survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Theresa Borquez of…

Cheryl Ann Whitaker, age 81, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in her home. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Hannibal, MO the daughter of Charles and Veronica Nichols Markell. She married Richard E. Whitaker, Sr., on May 29, 1964 in Quincy St. Rose Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1993. Cheryl was an RN in…

Barbara Jean Conners, 67, of Rotonda West, Florida, passed away March 30 at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Quincy, Illinois, to John and Elizabeth “Betty” (Feld) Holtschlag who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Clarence “Butch” Conners; sons Lee Wernowsky and Kris Wernowsky and grandchildren Sierra, Kaylee, Justin and Willow. She is also survived by her…

Helen J. Jehling, age 92, Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on July 25, 1928 in Renault, IL the daughter of Roy and Rose (Limestall) Fults. Helen married the love of her life, Wes Jehling on March 29, 1947 in Waterloo, IL. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1985. Helen was a loyal, loving…

Carolyn Ann Schuering age 86, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. Carolyn was born in Quincy on October 21, 1934, a daughter of Jerry and Helen (Boehl) Belker. She married Edward “Ed” G. Schuering on May 4, 1957 in Quincy’s St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and he survives. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and St. Mary School…

William “Bill” G. Hulett age 77 of Hull and formerly of Springfield, IL died on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Barry Community Care Center. Bill was born in Springfield, IL on June 13, 1943 a son of Charles Roy and Marjorie Cecilia (Bloomfield) Hulett. He married Madonna Marie Scrimpsher on September 4, 1965 and she survives. Bill was a Union Painter and spent…

Matthew George Ballard , age 42, of Quincy was tragically taken from us on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Matt married the love of his life, Julia Wodrich, on November 12, 2011. Matthew is the father of two beautiful children, Matthew G. Ballard II, 23, of Tampa, FL and Miah Ballard, 18, of Quincy, IL. Matt graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1997. Matt…

Mary Ann Francis Burton, age 61, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1960 in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Groat) Francis. Most recently, Mary Ann worked as a waitress at IHOP. Mary Ann enjoyed scrapbooking, Karaoke, camping and going on trips. She is survived by: TWO…