Rita C. Hildebrand, age 98, of rural Quincy went to her heavenly reward on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in St. Vincent’s Home. She was born March 28, 1919 in Melrose Township, the daughter of Oscar and Rosina (Bockhold) Schreacke. She married Virgil Hildebrand in St. Anthony Catholic Church on June 12, 1940. Virgil died on January 31, 1977. Her entire married life was spent…

Patricia A. Thompson, age 70, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in the home. She was born on August 24, 1947 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Albert & Alvera (Kamphaus) Laaker. Patricia was a housekeeper at Blessing Hospital for many years. She later retired from the Illinois Veterans Home as a CNA after more than 20 years of…

Carol “Cookie” Viar Ames, age 71, of 1400 North 12th in Quincy, died on March 1, 2018 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on November 18, 1946 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Robert and Joye (Heberlein) Viar. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Quincy High School. She worked for 37 years at Blessing Hospital in the Print Shop. Carol was a…

Ruth (Scheresky) Barnhart, PhD, age 83, of the Good Samaritan Home died on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in the Home. She was born on September 27, 1934 at the family home in Max, ND. She was the daughter of Joseph J. & Dorothy M. (Dassenko) Scheresky. She married Miles Richard Barnhart on February 17, 1979 in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. He…

Richard L. “Rick” Beding age 63, of Quincy died on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 9:40 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Rick was born July 29, 1954 in Quincy. He was the son of Charles “Charlie” L. and Marilyn J. (Altmix) Beding. One of Rick’s early jobs was working on a river barge. He went on to work at Poage Auto Dealership and later was…

Stephen Schneider, age 39, of 725 South 6th, died on Monday, February 26, 2018 in his home. He was born on March 19, 1978 in Quincy, IL the son of Daniel and Mary Ellen (Woodruff) Schneider, Sr. Stephen was married to Erica (Monetti) Schneider. He had worked at Burger King at 36th and Broadway for many years. Stephen enjoyed Karaoke, movies and playing video…

Debra “Debbie” L. Steinbrecher age 55, of Quincy, formerly of Plainville, IL died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 11:52 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Debra was born March 20, 1962 in Quincy, a daughter of Donald A. and Mary (Burwinkel) Steinbrecher, Sr. While she was attending Quincy College, Debbie worked in the Dietary Aide at the former St. Mary Hospital. For the last 28 years…

Barbara Chenoweth, age 73, of 607 Van Buren, died on Friday, February 23, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of John and Norma (Edmonson) Stathakis. She married Lyndell Chenoweth on June 29, 1963. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2004. She is survived by: A SON: John Chenoweth of Quincy A DAUGHTER:…

Anita V. Steinkamp, age 92, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 1900 Luxury Lane, died on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on October 2, 1925 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Adam and Clara (Jansen) Koch. She married Lawrence F. Steinkamp Sr. on October 28, 1944 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death…

Julia Waelder age 61,of Quincy, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Blessing Hospital.She was born July 22,1956 a daughter of Eugene and Rose (Stasi) Waelder. A memorial service for Julia is planned for Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center.