Obituaries are challenging to write. How do you begin to adequately represent the life of a complicated person in one-dimensional words that cannot begin to capture the energy, spirit, and soul of a person? This effort will fall short, but we will attempt to take it as far as we can. Our mom and the friend of many, Joan Elizabeth Fitzgerald was born in…

Beverly Buehner, long-time resident of Quincy, IL, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Springfield, IL. She was 96. Beverly is survived by her only son, John E. Buehner and his wife, Molly Hall Buehner (Petersburg, IL) ; her granddaughter, Allison Buehner (Chicago, IL); and her sister-in-law, Mary Sunderland (Quincy). She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.…

Beverly “Bev” L. Guthrie age 86, of Quincy died in Blessing Hospital on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:10 p.m. Bev was born on July 15, 1931 in Lakenan, MO a daughter of Paul and Maxine (Grubb) Reynolds. She married Billy E. Guthrie in Quincy in December of 1949. He preceded her in death in June 4, 1995. Bev was a homemaker. She graduated…

John J. Siebers, age 84, of Liberty, IL died on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1934 in Quincy, IL the son of Joseph F. & Eleanor (Herold) Siebers. He married Dolores Ehrhardt on September 8, 1956 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. She survives. John served in the United States Army and had been stationed in Germany.…

Richard J. Hilgenbrink Jr, born on Good Friday April 19, 1946, passed away June 19, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Linda Geise Hilgenbrink, and children (spouses) daughter Tracy Hilgenbrink (Stacey Klein), sons David (Kristine), Andrew (Cheryl) Hilgenbrink, seven cherished grandchildren, Sydney, Cade, Paige, Delaney, Dean, Camden, and Tyler. Richard is also survived by his…

Walter E. “Butch” Burton, age 67, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1950 in Quincy the son of Ed & Lil (Hertzel) Burton. He married Stephanie Petersen in 1983 at Grandview Baptist Church. She survives. After graduated from Quincy High School, Butch signed up to the Army Air Borne Rangers and served in…

It is with great sadness that the family of Clara Tebbano (nee Obal) announces her passing on June 18, 2018, at the age of 92 years. Clara will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jerry (Sharon) Tebbano and Janice (Gary) Richert. Clara will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Richert, Patrick (Nicole) Tebbano, Christa (Sam) Lloyd, and Erika (Matthew) Nardi,…

Mary Ann (nee Terwelp) Brown of Quincy, formerly of Barry, IL died Monday, June 18, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. She was born October 14, 1948 in Quincy, a daughter of Andrew R. and Virginia S. (Kamphaus) Terwelp. She married Russell A. Brown on July 18, 1975. He died in 1985. Mary attended St. Michael, a one-room, eight grade school on Columbus Road and she…

Theresa Tucker, age 57, of 1114 N. 6th St., died on June 14, 2018 in her home. She was born on August 5, 1960 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Walter L. & Elizabeth J. (Hardin) Baker. She married Arthur R. Tucker on July 21, 1976. He preceded her in death on January 4th, 2018. Theresa loved her dogs, ‘Maple’ and ‘Gunner’. She is…

Velma “Sally” Bruening age 93, of 1831 Cherry LN, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on July 8, 1924 in Honey Creek Township, Mendon, IL, the daughter of the late Oren W. & Katherine B. (Campbell) Adair. Sally graduated from Unity High School. On May 1, 1948, she married Frank H. Bruening in St. Edward Catholic…