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…

Diana Marie Pillars, age 82, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Quincy, IL. She was born in Quincy, IL on March 12, 1942, a daughter of Elmer Alex and Edna M. (Briscoe) Stewart. She married Henry Pillars, Jr. on August 20, 1960, in Central Baptist Church in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1988. Diana graduated from Quincy…

John Jay Sloup, age 81, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Omaha, NE the son of Joseph and Ann (Svik) Sloup. He married Annette Rodio. She survives. John was a self-employed dealer in printing and office supplies. John was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. He greatly enjoyed watching Nebraska ‘Cornhusker’…

Michael A. Pleasant, age 64, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Jacksonville, IL. He was born on December 15, 1959, in Quincy, IL, a son to Samuel J. and Marie (Watson) Pleasant. His parents preceded him in death. Michael graduated from Quincy High School and was Christian by faith. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls, and…