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Wilma “Billie” Schullian
Wilma “Billie” Schullian, age 100, of Quincy, a resident of Sunset Home, died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Home. She went peacefully into the arm of Our Heavenly Father surrounded by her family. Wilma was born on May 22, 1918 in Quincy, a daughter of Paul and Mary (Kroeger) Gredell. She was a graduate of St. Francis Grade School and a graduate…
Ruth Schneider
Ruth Schneider, age 91, formerly of Quincy, died on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in North Adams Home, Mendon, IL. She was born on November 4, 1926 in Quincy, the daughter of Carl & Stella (Schulte) Scheufele. On June 12, 1946 she married Jack E. Schneider of Quincy. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1995. Ruth worked at Motorola in Quincy and later…
Daniel Lucas “Luke” McColez
Daniel Lucas ‘Luke’ McColez age 47, of the Lampi Hi-Rise, formerly of 644 Kentucky, died in his home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born on June 18, 1971 in Quincy the son of Jesus & Elizabeth (Brinkman) McColez, Jr. He was a 1988 graduate of Quincy High School and was a member of The Crossing 929. Luke enjoyed wrestling and fishing. He…
Gary Eugene “Sket” Johnson
Gary Eugene “Sket” Johnson, age 68, of Quincy died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in his home. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Quincy the son of Robert Green, Sr. and Dorothy Johnson. Sket graduated from Quincy High School and served his country in the US Army. He was employed by Knapheide as a laborer/machinist. Sket liked playing chess, checkers and dominos.…
William R. “Bill” Dietrich
William R. “Bill” Dietrich, age 51, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Blessing ER. Bill was born on June 9, 1967 in Quincy the son of Robert R. and Cora H. Fordall Dietrich. Bill graduated from Payson-Seymour High School. He attended John Wood Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree, and furthered his education in Wichita, KS. He was employed as a…
Robert L. Stark
Robert L. Stark, age 69, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in his home. He was born on March 16, 1949 in Quincy the son of Louis E. and Wanda Ruder Stark. Robert graduated from Quincy High School. He was employed as an over the road driver. He was a member of Twin Oaks, and Northside Boat Club. Robert owned a red…
David L. “Chicken Man” Comer
David L. “Chicken Man” Comer, age 69, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1948 in California, Missouri the son of Lloyd B. & Erma Jean (Butcher) Comer. He married Mary Ann Kroner on September 19, 1969 in Quincy. She survives. In his ‘retirement’, Dave worked in radio with Oldies 106.7 and with Jeff…
Joseph Pillars
Joseph Pillars, age 74, of 1403 College, died on October 15, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1944 in Sacramento, CA the son of Henry Pillars and Mildred (Cannady) Pillars Kerr. He married Rebecca Louise (Farris) Nell on March 26, 1983. She survives. Joe worked for Electric Wheel, then later Can Am and then Titan Wheel until his retirement. Joe…
Elaine Catherine Will
Elaine Catherine Will age 93 of Payson died on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. in Bickford Cottage, Quincy, surrounded by her family. She was born in Quincy on August 24, 1925 a daughter of Charles and Anna (Terstriep) Cannady. She married John J. Will on July 23, 1949 in St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2009.…
Bernie Gonzalez
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 2:00 Pm in the All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veterans Home. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Chapel from 1:00 until the time of the services.