William “Bill” Joseph Goodwin, age 83, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Clark County Nursing Home, Kahoka, MO. Bill was born on October 1, 1935 in Quincy, the son of Arthur J. and Marie (Brinkman) Goodwin. Bill served in the US Marines during the Korean War. After returning, he was a self-employed as an independent contractor. He like buying and selling…

Alvera Rossmiller Bosse, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Bickford Cottage. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Quincy, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Krueger) Hildebrand. Alvera first married George Rossmiller. He preceded her in death. She later married Jack Bosse on August 11, 1962 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July…

Pamela S. Thomas Murry, age 61, of Quincy, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in her home. She was born on November 12, 1957 in Quincy, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Moore) Murry. Mrs. Murry worked at various careers over the years. She is well remembered from her 20 plus years at the Vac Shack and also numerous years at the Hutter Shell…

Betty J. Reeves, age 89, of Liberty, died on Saturday, August 10, 2019 in her home. She was born on December 26, 1929 in Hersman, IL the daughter of George and Geneva (Alfred) O’Connor. She married Edwin Ingram Reeves on November 19, 1955. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1976. Betty was a member of Liberty Christian Church. In her younger years,…

Bernard “Bernie” J. Heberlein, age 83, of Liberty, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in his home. He was born on June 8, 1936 in Liberty, the son of Herman and Anna “Viola” (Kaltenbach) Heberlein. He married Marilyn C. Knuffman on July 23, 1960 in St. Brigid Catholic Church. She survives. Bernie was a lifelong farmer, and he worked at Linnemeyer’s Hardware Supply for…

Wilda Jean Wagy, age 73, of Sunset Home, died on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the Home. Cremation rites have been accorded to Jean. There are no services planned at this time. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Adam Koetters, age 40, of Quincy, died on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1979 in Quincy, the son of John & Carolyn (Griffin) Koetters. Adam worked as a nurse’s aide at the Illinois Veterans Home. Adam participated in cosplay at various comiccon conventions. He enjoyed music and movies. Adam loved animals. He also was a supporter of ‘Toys for…

Marcus William Ballard, age 37, of Quincy, left our world to find peace with his sister and father on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Marcus was born on January 1, 1982 in Quincy. Marcus, ‘Markie Mark’ as we called him when he was young, lived a fun-filled life with his family. Marcus was a graduate of Quincy High School and was a roofer most of…

Eugene “Gene” Lawrence Trautvetter a lifelong resident of Tioga, Illinois passed away on August 2, 2019, in Keokuk, IA. He was 87 years old. Eugene was born on May 13, 1932, in Tioga, Illinois. He was the son of Lawrence Herman and Norma (Haner) Trautvetter, who had four children. Eugene attended grade school and middle school in Tioga, Illinois. He graduated from Warsaw High…

Kathleen Ann Ahern, age 75, of Fowler, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1943 in Quincy, the daughter of Paul J. and Odessa Buzetta (Burrows) McKinney. She married Richard J. Ahern on January 20, 1961 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2004. Kathleen enjoyed puzzling and going to flea markets. She…