Ray A. Dearing, age 68, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. Cremation rites were accorded.

Florence Mary Grawe, age 94, of Quincy, went to her eternal home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born on July 24, 1924 in Quincy, the daughter of Rome and Julia (Goehl) Horbelt. Florence was a 1942 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. She married George Bernard Grawe on September 27, 1947 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He preceded her…

Walter T. Schieferdecker, age 96, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Adams Pointe in Quincy. He was born on October 11, 1922 in Nelsonville, MO the son of Oren and Della (Snodgrass) Schieferdecker. He married Helen Gross on March 10, 1945 in the Presbyterian Church in Benbow, Missouri. She preceded him in death. Walter worked at Gardner Denver for several years…

Joseph E. ‘Joe’ Holtschlag, age 67, of Quincy, IL, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 in his home. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Quincy, the son of John & Betty (Feld) Holtschlag. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High. Joe was employed with JH Concrete Construction, Inc. He was of the Catholic Faith. Joe enjoyed bowling, cards and yardwork. He…

Sherry Marie Messner, age 60, of Versailles, IL, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on November 7, 1958 in Louisville, KY the daughter of Donald & Marie (Billker) Hendren. She graduated from Bullett Central High School. Sherry married Don Messner and he survives. Sherry was a Licensed Pharmacist Technician for many years. Her…

Sister Bettina Marie Hill was called home to her heavenly father where she will have eternal rest on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019. Sister Bettina was born March 24, 1950 to the union of Sumner and Lemonia Anderson- Hill. Bettina worked as a C.N.A. for several years at St. Mary Nazareth hospital of Chicago, IL. Later, she moved to Quincy, Il to be closer to…

Kenneth Goehl, age 80, of Fowler, IL, passed to his eternal resting place on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1939 in Quincy, the son of Raymond and Johanna (Bockenfeld) Goehl. He married Joyce A. Till on September 13, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church. She survives. Mr. Goehl worked for Ameren/CIPS for…

Richard A. Epping, age 86, of Payson, died on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on December 11, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Arthur and Grace (Reddick) Epping. Richard married Phyllis J. Shaw on October 3, 1954 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 10, 2016. Richard was a machinist for many local companies. He…

Leo W. Heberlein, age 88, of Liberty, died on Friday, June 21, 2019 in his home. He was born on September 26, 1930 in Liberty, the son of Herman and Viola (Kaltenbach) Heberlein. He married Virginia “Ginny” Thomas on November 8, 1958 in St. Brigid Catholic Church, and she survives. Leo was a 1948 graduate of Liberty High School. He first joined the US…

Jason A. Rice, age 41, of Quincy, died on Friday, June 21, 2019 in his home. He was born on November 24, 1977 in Quincy, the son of Joseph “Joe” and Brenda (Gerdes) Rice. He married Katie (Pierceall) on July 7, 2007 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She survives. Jason was a 1996 graduate of Liberty High School. Jason was an engineer…