Arthur E. “Ed” Rardon, Sr., age 66, of Clayton, IL, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Ed was born November 15, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Arthur and Ruth (Reddick) Rardon. He married Connie Pelton on June 10, 1972 in Quincy and she survives. Ed attended Gem City Business College and worked as a jeweler/goldsmith. He was very proud of…

Frances Ann Musolino age 81, of Quincy, IL was entrusted to the care of our Lord’s hands on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. in Blessing Hospital with family at bedside. Frances was born September 4, 1936 in Quincy, a daughter of Ferdinand and Florine (Metzger) Krogman. She married the love of her life, Dr. Joseph L. Musolino on June 28, 1958 in…

Leslie “Les” Duesterhaus, age 71, of 336 W Fairway Dr., died on Monday, December 4, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1946 in Quincy, the son of Paul & Marie (Friye) Duesterhaus. Les was a 1964 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Cecelia “Ceil” Holtschlag on June 27th, 1970. She survives. Les was the President of Duesterhaus Fertilizer,…

Charles Schafer, age 84, of Liberty, died on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in his home, holding the hand of his bride. He was born on March 26, 1933 in Quincy, the son of August & Alma (Hoecker) Schafer. Charles was a graduate of Seymour High School and then the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Schools. Charles met his future bride, Marilyn Goerlich at a 4-H…

David Sanders age 91, of Quincy died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:10 p.m. in the Illinois Veteran’s Home. David was born March 8, 1926 in Makanda, IL a son of David Riley & Kate (Day) Sanders, Sr. He married Doris E. Bissey on March 6, 1953 in Lawrenceville, IL and she survives. Mr. Sanders taught Biology, Microbiology, and Zoology at Quincy Senior…

Dale Austin, age 60, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in his home. Arrangements are pending .

Donald J. Hoebing age 85, of Quincy died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Don was born July 3, 1932 in Quincy, a son of Alphonse and Mary (Murphy) Hoebing. He married Ruth M. Terwelp on June 22, 1957 in the former St. John Catholic Church, and she survives. Don worked as a printer for JK Creative for 40 years, retiring in…

Michael A. Jansen, age72, of 301 North 8th, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in the Sunset Home. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Quincy the son of Alvin and Mary (Mock) Jansen. He married Bonnie Hale on August 14, 1965. Mike was an employee at Huck Fixture Co. for many years until his retirement. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mike…

Alex Hinds, age 26, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1991, the son of Stephen N. and Paula (Schaffer) Hinds. Alex was a painter and drywaller and attended Quincy Beauty Academy and John Wood Community College. He was a sports enthusiast. He had played basketball for Quincy Comets and Liberty Eagles. Alex loved…

Gordon W “Butch” Dobey, Sr., age 65, of 617 Elm Street, died surrounded by family on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1952 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Luther and Dorothy (Taylor) Dobey. Butch served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Helicopter Crew Chief and an Aircraft Mechanic. After serving…