J. Gordon Pasley, age 85, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2026 in the Good Samaritan Home. He was born on July 8, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa to James and Ruth (Shoup) Pasley. He was a graduate of Community R6 High School in Laddonia, MO. He received his Bachelors from Truman State and his Masters from Utah State. He married Margaret Becker…

Carole “CiCi” J. Paluh, age 82, of Quincy, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Maurice Chenier and Dorothy (Maza) Chenier. She married Russell “Rusty” W. Paluh on April 6, 1963, in Hillside, IL, he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the…

Forrest Andrew “Andy” Austin, age 85, of the Illinois Veterans Home Quincy died on February 23rd, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 29th, 1940, in Ava, IL, the son of Gabriel H Austin and Mildred M Brownfield. He married Gail M Buske on September 18th, 1965, in Granite City Illinois. She survives. He graduated from Woodriver High School in 1958 and…

Mary Lou Upschulte, age 87, of Quincy, died on March 2, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1938 in Quincy the daughter of Robert & Frances (Little) Upschulte. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Mary Lou worked at Motorola for many years and then later for Blessing Hospital for 25 years. Mary Lou loved all the time…

Donald Whitaker, age 82, of Quincy, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1943. Donald worked as a Landscaper in the Quincy area. Don greatly loved his canine companion ‘Pepper’ who he’d take on rides. He is survived by: CHILDREN: Deanne (Roy) Porter and Donald (Kimberly) Whitaker GRANDCHILDREN: Shandi, Darrin and Matthew (Cheyenne) GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Ransom…

Vincent Leo Luttrell, Jr. known by friends and loved ones as “Leo,” passed away on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. Leo was born in Melrose, Iowa on September 13, 1933 to Vincent Leo Lutttrell, Sr. and Anna Catherine Ryan. Of all siblings, Leo is survived by Kathy of Boonville and Michael of Springfield, Missouri. Leo is preceded…

Gregory Aldo Bergman, age 81, of Quincy, died February 20, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born August 16, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lester and Alma Judy (Gregory) Bergman. Greg was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Following graduation, he worked at the family business, Bergman Nursery before serving honorably in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968 aboard…

Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Klitz, age 62, of Rushville, formerly of Quincy, died on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Rushville. He was born on February 22, 1964 in Quincy the son of Wilbert F. & Elenore (Bohne) Klitz. He was of the Catholic Faith. Ted was self-employed in construction over the years. In reality, he was a jack of all trades, a modern day ‘MacGyver’.…

Arlinda K. Jenkins, age 72, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1953 in Quincy. Arlinda graduated from Quincy High School in 1971. Arlinda worked as a 911 Dispatcher for the City of Quincy for over 40 years before retiring. She also worked for the Fairfield Inn/Marriott in Quincy until recently. Leading to a…

David H. George, age 83, of Quincy, died on February 16, 2026 in his home. He was born on August 27, 1942 in Clinton, Illinois the son of Harold and Dorothy (Klar) George. David lived a life defined by adventure, honor, and a deep love for the world around him. A proud veteran, David served his country in the United States Marine Corps during…