Father Irenaeus Kimminau, OFM, age of 103, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024 from Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living Center. He was born on April 9, 1921 in Mount Clare, Nebraska, the oldest of 8 children of Ferdinand and Mary (Lienert) Kimminau. Irenaeus felt the call to the priesthood and randomly chose the Franciscan Seminary in Westmont, Illinois. His…

Carol Rae (Brink) Laeding, 86, passed peacefully April 28, 2024. Her family had the privilege of spending the final days with her, appreciating her humor and wit to the last. Carol was born January 5, 1938, to Raymond B. Brink, Sr. and Sylvia Marquerite (Leckbee) Brink. A born creative, Carol spent her life making things beautiful through sewing, crafting, cooking, baking, floral arranging, and…

Charlotte Wright, age 81, of Lima, IL, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Timberpoint Healthcare in Camp Point, IL. She was born on July 28, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Smith) Foltz. She married Norman Wright in August of 1963. He survives. Charlotte worked at Motorola and had also been a waitress over the years. In addition to her…

Robert “Bob” L. Amburn, age 89, of Quincy, died on Saturday April 20, 2024. Bob was born January 20, 1935, in Quincy, a son of Robert W. and Leona (Siebers) Amburn. He married Helen L. Goodpaster on June 4, 1955, in St. Peters Catholic Church. They were married for 58 years until her passing in 2014. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Notre Dame…

Kenneth Leroy ‘Kenny’ Nelson, age 77, of Quincy, died on Monday, April 22, 2024 in the Sunset Home. He was born on May 12, 1946 in Quincy the son of Elmer ‘Leroy’ and Hilda (Stallmann) Nelson. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Kenny worked at Bueter Bakery for many years. He later retired from JC Penny’s after 15 years of service.…

Michael Birck, age 65, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. He was born on July 31, 1958 in Quincy, IL, the son of his ‘Dada’ and ‘Mama’, Richard and Delores (Meyer) Birck. He is survived by: ONE BROTHER: Russell Birck (Chelle) of Quincy. A NEPHEW: Adam Birck of Canton, MO AN UNCLE: Daniel Birck (Sue) He…

Norma Ann Hildebrand, age 85, of Plainville, IL passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in her home. She was born on November 14, 1938, in Quincy, IL, a daughter to Herbert and Bertha (Vonderheide) Peters. Norma married Paul C. Hildebrand in St. John Catholic Church on September 8, 1962. He survives. Norma graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School in 1956. After her…

Barbara Jean Deters, age 83, passed away in Quincy, IL on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Bickford Cottage. She was born in Quincy, IL on December 26, 1940, a daughter to Bernard J. and Marie (Harman) Weiman, Sr. She married John “Jack” William Deters on April 8, 1961, in St. John Catholic Church. He survives. Barbara graduated from Quincy Senior High School. She was…

Martin Joseph Doherty, age 81, died Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy, Illinois. He was born on July 11, 1942, the eldest child of William J. and Mary Virginia (Wall) Doherty. Martin was a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois and a proud Cubs fan. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago (Class of 1960), where he won the…

Eva H. Wellman, age 98, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of rural Quincy, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in the home. She was born on June 8, 1925 in Quincy, the daughter of Harry and Sarah (Robertson) Rupert. She married Frank Edward Wellman, Sr., on July 16, 1949. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2013. Eva was homemaker who greatly…