Alvera Doellman Archibald, age 98, passed away Wednesday January 24, 2018 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Quincy, IL, OH to Albert Frank and Kathryn Doellman. Preceded in death by her husband John H Archibald Sr. Alvera is survived by son John Harold Archibald Jr. (Marilyn) of Cincinnati, OH; son James Robert Archibald Sr. (Patty) of Streamwood, IL; son George William…

Mary Clara Ohnemus, 95, of Quincy, died on January 24, 2018 at The Good Samaritan Home. She was born on March 20, 1922 in Melrose Township, a daughter of George B. and Frances B. (Bockhold) Benz. She married Roger R. Ohnemus of Fowler, IL on August 11, 1956 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He passed away on July 23, 1989. Mary was a wonderful…

Airyana Lynn Hoffman Bell, infant daughter of Christina (Hoffman) Dunford and Jordan Pagett Bell went to be with God on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Cardinal Glennon, St. Louis, MO while surrounded by her family. Airyana had been baptized by her mother Christina. Airyana was born in Quincy on October 25, 2017. In addition to her parents, survivors include her siblings, Za’miaha Allison; Trinity…

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…