Karen Sue Steinkamp, age 63, of Quincy, died on November 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 9, 1962, the daughter of Lawrence “Larry” and Virigina (Liesen) Steinkamp. She was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Karen was employed as an inspector at the Paper Box Company until its closing. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Karen enjoyed…

Jeanette L. Edgecomb, 96, of Quincy, completed her remarkable earthly journey on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home — a place she filled with faith, warmth, and wisdom. Born on June 23, 1929, near Fennimore, Wisconsin, to Lewis Lee and Hedwig Marie (Rickli) Edgecomb, Jeanette’s life was a beautiful testament to purpose, courage, and compassion. A proud 1947 graduate of Quincy Senior…

Martha Whitney, age 84, of Quincy, died on November 7, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1941 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard Hervey and Virginia Adelaide (Tenk) Whitney. Martha is survived by a sister Ruth Whitney and a brother in law: Richard Whitcomb. First cousin: John Flynn, and second cousins: Bridget Flynn, Libby Burnsbold, and James Flynn. Throughout…

William “Bill” Carpenter, 78, passed away peacefully at the hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. He was born on June 3, 1947, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Bill spent much of his life working hard as a foundry worker, a job that reflected his grit, determination, and pride in a day’s work. Those who knew him best would tell you he was a stubborn cowboy at heart…

Dale L. Clinging, age 84, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded and per his wishes, no formal services are planned. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Darda J. (Bealmer) Ledergerber, age 86, of Quincy, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1939 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Howard and Geneva (Bentzinger) Bealmer. Darda met Robert A. Ledergerber while he was in the Navy stationed in Washington DC, and Darda worked at the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Darda and Robert got married in Illinois, and…

Anna Lee Waterkotte, age 86, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 3, 2025 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on November 19, 1938 in Quincy, the daughter of Leland W. and Anna M. (Rupp) Casburn. She married Richard “Dick” E. Waterkotte on July 11, 1959 in St. Peter Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2010. Anna Lee attended grade…

Charles L. “Chuck” Tracy, age 52, of Quincy, died on October 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on September 19, 1973, in Quincy, the son of Lee Tracy and Sharon (Barnett) Williamson. Chuck married Susan M. Tuter on April 18, 1996, in Quincy. She survives. Chuck was employed as a fabricator at Knapheide Manufacturing and as a landscaper at Bergman Nursery. He…

George Junior Huddleston, age 93, of Quincy, formerly of Liberty, IL, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on May 18, 1932 in Adams County, IL, the son of George and Faye (Brown) Huddleston. George grew up in Beverly and attended school in both Beverly and Kingston. He joined the United States Navy as a Navy Seabee…

Mary Ellen Yonker, age 79, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Country View Care Center in Macomb, IL. Mary was born September 19, 1946 in Riverside, CA, a daughter of Robert J. and Mary L. (Thompson) Hagen. Mary married former husband Richard F. Smith Sr. on March 29, 1965, in Arizona. To their union was a son, Richard F. Smith., and…