Linda Deming, age 75, of Quincy, formerly of Loraine, IL, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point. Linda was born on July 6, 1949. She married Otis Eldon Deming on November 30, 2002. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2009. Linda loved baby sitting and taking care of elderly people whenever she could. She…

Francis Alden Shipp March 18, 1938 – October 29, 2024 Alden Shipp was born in Maple Hill, Kansas, to Merle and Helen (Butefish) Shipp. As a young boy, he watched WWII bombers from Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas fly over his home to the bombing ranges west of Salina. This planted the seed that grew into a life-long passion for aviation. Alden graduated from…

Marian Wensing, age 96, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 25, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Quincy the daughter of Art and Leona (Engels) Laake. She married Dr. Robert Wensing on July 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2010. Marian was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Marian…

Damon Mikel Anderson, age 29, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1994 in Quincy the son of William ‘Bill’ J. and Evelyn (Taylor) Anderson. Damon was an avid CUBS fan. He was of the Baptist Christian faith. Damon loved listening to music in his free time. He was an onery guy always got a laugh out…

Matthew “Matt” Aaron Porter, age 46, of Quincy, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in his home. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Quincy, the son of Randall and Diane (Stark) Porter. Matt was a Unity High School graduate. He loved the outdoors, always hunting and fishing in his younger years. Matt also liked to draw, listen to music and play pool. He…

Jill Camille Geise, age 84, of Quincy, IL and a former resident of Estero, FL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, on October 19, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was the daughter, and only child of Chester Aubrey Groves and Elizabeth (Bowman) Groves. Jill grew up in Quincy and attended Webster Grade School, followed by Quincy Junior High School.…

Richard G. Lord, age 62, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in his home. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Quincy. Richard was a Jack of All Trades and worked at many and various jobs throughout his career. He also attended and sold things at various flea markets. Richard loved music and always lived life to the fullest. He is…

Terrance M. ‘Terry’ McLernon, Sr., age 73, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Don & Alice McLernon. Mr. McLernon worked in retail. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by: CHILDREN: Lisa Saurerbier (Dan), Terry McLernon, Jr. (Amy), Corrine Hucksold and Caelan McLernon (Sabrina).…

Aidyn Hunter Deege, age 25, of Quincy, IL, passed away on October 19, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on August 16, 1999, in Quincy. Aidyn lived for the thrill of life on wheels and the rush of the outdoors. Whether he was tearing up the trails on his four-wheeler, chasing freedom on his dirt bike, or revving up…

Florence M. Smith age 95, of Quincy died on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at her home. Florence was born in Adams County, IL at the family home on December 15, 1928, a daughter of Elmer J. Maas and Coletta Lucy (Wellman) Maas. She married Merle Smith on February 15, 1947 in St. Anthony Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on January 5,…