Garald “Garry” E. Walton passed away in his home in Liberty, IL on January 10, 2026 peacefully surrounded by family. Garry was born on February 24, 1941 in Quincy, the son of Floyd “Red” Walton and Irene Goodwin. Garry married Charlotte Warning, she preceded him in death on March 1, 2019. He was owner and operator of Walton’s Bulldozing for 50 years and a…

Barbara L. Nicholas, age 73, of Quincy, Il passed away on January 10, 2026 at Blessing Hospital. Barbara was born on June 21, 1952, the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Bedi) Kovach. Barbara was a hair stylist for most of her life but her favorite job was that of a loving and attentive mother and grandmother. She leaves behind her son Christopher (Melissa) Nicholas…

“I’ve had a good life. I’ve got no complaints” were some of the final thoughts of a wonderful man, Norman (Norm) Boone who passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Norm was born and raised on a dairy and grain farm East of Plainville to Leo and Gladys (Weisinger) Boone on August 18, 1944. After high school he worked for a time for Gardner Denver.…

Judith (Judy) Caspermeyer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend was embraced by eternal peace after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She passed peacefully in her home of five years, Bickford of Quincy, on January 8, 2026. Judy was born in Quincy, Illinois on January 6, 1939, a daughter of Frank C. and Marie Mennel Fischer. Judy graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High…

Mrs. Loretta Lane (Jones) Bringer, 87, of Maywood, Missouri, passed away on January 5, 2026, in her home, MarLoRa Farm, where she had resided for 53 years. The daughter of the late J.W. and Beulah (Hackamack) Jones, Loretta was born September 27, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Marvin W. Bringer at South Union Baptist Church in Maywood on March…

Albert L. Davis, Sr., age 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026, in Quincy, IL. A lifelong resident of Quincy, Albert was born on August 4, 1928, and remained deeply rooted in the community throughout his life. Albert dedicated many years of faithful service to Quincy Public Schools, where he worked diligently and retired in 1993 as Head Custodian. His commitment…

Leonard William Kirchner, age 98, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on February 27, 1927, east of Donnellson, IA, the son of Roland and Anna (Hotop) Kirchner. He was united in marriage to Ruth Earlene Shutwell on July 31, 1948 in the Union Church in LaHarpe, Illinois. Leonard was…

Karen Boots, beloved mother, wife, and friend, was embraced by eternal peace after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed peacefully at her home in Quincy, Illinois, surrounded by those she loved most, at the age of 56. Born in Quincy, Illinois, Karen was the daughter of Larry Allensworth Sr. and Nancy (Reno) Timmons. Karen graduated from Quincy Senior High School…

Stephanie J. Bolte, age 46, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 29, 2025 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1979 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Robert J. & Kathleen ‘Kathy’ (Hummel) Bolte. Stephanie had worked as a hairdresser in the Quincy area. She attended Salem Lutheran Church in Mendon. She liked to fish. Stephanie is survived…

Cecelia Alice Tangman, age 64, of 301 North 8th, Quincy, died on Friday, December 26, 2025 in her home. She was born on March 21, 1961 in Louisiana, Missouri. Cecelia is survived by: HER LONG TIME COMPANION: Kirk Kanz HER SIBLINGS: Michael Tangman, Margaret Sharrow and James Tangman. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Cecelia was preceded in death by her father…