Rita M. Giesing, age 96, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 6416 Columbus Rd in Quincy, died on Monday, January 22, 2018 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on August 25, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of Bernard & Ruth (Kansteiner) Terwelp. She married Albert Giesing on September 9, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1978. Rita was of the…

Richard A. (Butch) Morrison age 58, of Quincy, IL passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 4:20am in his home. Butch was a son of Joyce (Heck) Keppner and Richard L. Morrison. He was born on July 14, 1959 in Quincy, IL. He graduated from Quincy Senior High School, class of 1977, was of the Christian faith, and his happiest years were spent…

Glenn E. Wilmore, age 54 went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2018. Glenn was born the son of Mary Ruth Wilmore and Livingston Wilmore, Jr. on September 3, 1963. Glenn went to Austin High School in Chicago, IL. He left Chicago in January of 2010 and joined his mate Gwendolyn Brooks in Quincy, IL. Glenn was hard worker and made…

Mary Tipton, age 62, of 805 South 12th, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1955 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Brinkman) Darnell. She married Michael Tipton on May 3, 1975. He survives. Mary graduated Notre Dame in 1973. Mary was currently employed at The Quincy Herald Whig.…

Michael Eugene Edwards, age 73, of Quincy, Illinois, left for glory during his sleep, January 15, 2018, at Timberpoint Nursing Home. He was born on November 22, 1944 in Bowling Green, Missouri, the son of Harry Edwards and Claudine McPike Cannon. He is survived by Michelle Edwards, Caryn Davis, Terry Edwards, Darin Williams, Dana St. Juste, Michael Reed, Monica Thompson, Taneeka Cartmill, Kim Roberts…

Dolores “Dee” Fortman age 88, of Joliet, IL formerly of Quincy died on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet. Dee was born August 15, 1929 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Walter J. and Clara (Coe) Lynch, Sr. She married Norbert “Bert” C. Fortman on October 6, 1951 in St. Catherine Catholic Church in Chicago. He preceded her in…

Martin E. Peters, 60, a well-known and respected business leader in the Quincy community, died on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Osage Beach, MO at his beloved lake house. Martin (Marty) was born February 10, 1957, in Quincy, a son of Charles R. and Carlene C. (Obert) Peters. Marty was a 1975 graduate of Catholic Boys High School and a 1979 graduate of Quincy…

Rose Mary “Rosie” Benz, 93, of Quincy died Friday, January 12, 2018, at Blessing Hospital. She was born June 4, 1924, in Quincy, a daughter of Elmer and Coletta (Wellman) Maas. Rosie married Edward Benz on June 16, 1945, in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1967. Rosie was a wonderful wife and mother. She made her livelihood…

Carmoleata Clarke, age 94, of Quincy, died on January 11, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1923 in Missouri the daughter of Roscoe and Edna (Lovelace) Brown. She married Eugene Clarence ‘Dutch’ Clarke on June 28, 1945 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2013. Carmoleata dedicated her life to raising her family. She was known…

Robert “Daddy” Schisler, 91, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at the IL Veterans Home in Quincy. Born May 2, 1926 near London Mills IL . Son of Homer P. & Nada (Mitchell) Schisler. He married Velma Guenther on June 15, 1947 in Abingdon, sharing 70 years together. He is survived by wife, Velma; daughter, Sharon (Michael) Wilson of So. Jacksonville; granddaughter, Jennifer Arnold…