Cathleen Charlotte Knight, age 56, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in her home. Cathleen was born on August 1, 1967 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Alfred and Maryann (Warren) Rudek. She married Michael Knight on March 9, 1991 in Chicago, and he survives. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her pets, and all animals brought her great joy. Cathleen…

Julie Marie Myers, age 66, of rural Fowler, IL passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in her home. She was born February 13, 1958, in Clarksville, KY a daughter to Leroy and Lillie Mae (Powers) Byard. Julie worked at the Illinois Veterans Home, beginning in the laundry department before moving into dietary, then as certified nurse assistant and lastly in housekeeping. She loved…

Timothy M. Cannon, age 69, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1954 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Ivy “Buzz” and Wilma (Cookson) Cannon. Timothy married Lori Cleveland Shear, she proceeded him in death. Timothy hung up his construction hat professionally many years ago, but still was a jack of all trades helping…

Marjorie V. Steinkamp, age 89, of Quincy, died on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1935 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of John & Marie (Winking) Kuhn. She married James F. Steinkamp on November 20, 1954 in St. John’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2022. Margie worked as a telephone operator for…

Adalberta E. ‘Alberta’ Flachs, age 87, of the Sunset Home, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in the Home. She was born on June 30, 1936 in Quincy, the daughter of Otto George and Esther Mae (Davis) Stierlin. She married Lowell Flachs on July 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2014. Alberta, along with her husband, raised and showed longhaired…

John Boyd, age 84, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on March 19, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1939. He married Sharon Clampitt on May 7, 1976. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2022. John served in the United States Army. John loved to go fishing on lazy warm summer days. He was also an enthusiastic spectator…

Rhonda L. Austin, age 50, of Quincy, IL, passed away on March 21, 2024 in her home. She was born on October 18, 1973 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Russell and Virginia (Woods) Austin. Her parents preceded her in death. Rhonda worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Quincy area for many years and recently began caring for local Veterans as a…

Launa Lee Blickhan, age 82, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born February 4, 1942, in Keokuk, IA to Lloyd and Goldia (Galford) Henry. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School, Keokuk, Iowa in 1960 and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy. Launa met her husband, Maurice Blickhan, Jr., while working at Gardner Denver. They…

Richard K. Hess, age 77, of Quincy passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Richard was born in Quincy on February 23, 1946 to Edward & Esther (Kerwin) Hess. He married Linda Bastert on June 19, 1971 in the Quincy College Chapel. They welcomed son Karington on September 30, 1986. Richard worked as an entrepreneur and…

Althea ‘Maurine’ Willing, age 99, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1925 in Loraine, IL the daughter of William and Joy (Meyer) Shoemaker. She married Louis Willing on February 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1990. Maurine loved to dance and in later years went dancing every Friday night…