Adam Koetters, age 40, of Quincy, died on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1979 in Quincy, the son of John & Carolyn (Griffin) Koetters. Adam worked as a nurse’s aide at the Illinois Veterans Home. Adam participated in cosplay at various comiccon conventions. He enjoyed music and movies. Adam loved animals. He also was a supporter of ‘Toys for…

Marcus William Ballard, age 37, of Quincy, left our world to find peace with his sister and father on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Marcus was born on January 1, 1982 in Quincy. Marcus, ‘Markie Mark’ as we called him when he was young, lived a fun-filled life with his family. Marcus was a graduate of Quincy High School and was a roofer most of…

Eugene “Gene” Lawrence Trautvetter a lifelong resident of Tioga, Illinois passed away on August 2, 2019, in Keokuk, IA. He was 87 years old. Eugene was born on May 13, 1932, in Tioga, Illinois. He was the son of Lawrence Herman and Norma (Haner) Trautvetter, who had four children. Eugene attended grade school and middle school in Tioga, Illinois. He graduated from Warsaw High…

Kathleen Ann Ahern, age 75, of Fowler, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1943 in Quincy, the daughter of Paul J. and Odessa Buzetta (Burrows) McKinney. She married Richard J. Ahern on January 20, 1961 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2004. Kathleen enjoyed puzzling and going to flea markets. She…

R. Kelly Deaver, age 80, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in his home. He was born on December 6, 1938 in Paris, MO, the son of Noland and Lillian (Borden) Deaver. He married Connie J. Brashear on August 12, 1962. She survives. After graduating from Paris High School in 1956, he worked in Washington, D.C. in the finger printing department for…

Robert “Bob” Nytes, age 60, of Quincy died at home on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born on October 26, 1958 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin the son of Jerome and Jeanette (Hennes) Nytes. Bob married Bonnie R. Brod on June 22, 2002 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She survives. Bob graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. He was…

Patricia “Pat” Anne NolinWinkler, age 67, of Ewing, MO formerly of Quincy, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in her home. She was born on January 23, 1952 in Hutchison, KS, the daughter of Harry and Eleanor (O’Brien) Nolin. Pat married Gene Robert Winkler on October 17, 1981 in Quincy. He survives. Pat was a graduate of Quincy College and Blessing Reiman College of…

Mary L. Mason-Dash Bryant, age 67, died on Friday, July 26, 2019 in her home. She was born on December 13, 1951 in Quincy, the daughter of Charles Leland and Barbara M. (Duhart) Mason. Mary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a giving, loving person and devoted to her Mormon faith. Mary volunteered at soup kitchens,…

LouAnn Duryea, age 69, of Quincy, died on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 11, 1950 in Champaign, IL the daughter of William Vincent and Reba Faye (McWethy) Bates. LouAnn was a graduate of the College of Business at the University of Illinois in 1973. She had worked in Market Research for Harris Corp prior…

William Elmer Sheurman age 98, formerly of Liberty, IL died on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Good Samaritan Home. He was born on January 2, 1921 in Adams County, IL the son of William and Zelda (Rife) Sheurman. He married Doris Weisenberger on September 2, 1942 in Palmyra, Mo. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2001. Elmer was a graduate of Quincy…