“Old-timer” Ron Lee Thixton, age 72, of LaBelle, MO, passed away in Blessing Hospital on May 30, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1953, in Jacksonville, IL, a son of Carl Fredrick and Elizabeth Jane (Davis) Thixton. They preceded him in death. Ron attended Quincy Junior High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. A…

Ronald E. “Ron” Rush age 90, of Quincy, IL died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his home. Ron was born in St. Louis, MO on November 17, 1934, a son of Carl Wesley and Virginia Belle (Harris) Rush. He married Ramona Sue Blackshear on August 25, 1962, in St. Louis, MO and she survives. Ron graduated from Maplewood, MO High School. He served…

Annette Marie Moore was born in Quincy, IL on July 12, 1963, the sixth child of Edgar Roy and Norma Jean (Goodwin) Moore. She passed away at the age of 61 on May 30, 2025 in Pittsfield, IL. As a person with Down Syndrome, Annette had a unique way of touching the hearts of everyone she met throughout her life. Growing up as the…

David James Ehrhart, a beloved father, grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 94. David was born on March 18, 1931, in Quincy, Illinois, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was the son of Theodore F. and Mildred M. Heintz Ehrhart, and grew up in a household that emphasized the values of hard work, compassion, and community. David…

Dorothy Zopf, age 95, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Bickford Cottages. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. She was the daughter of William and Vera (Ginster) Bastert. She married Harold John Zopf on June 30, 1951 in St. Rose Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2023. Dorothy was a secretary for…

Delores J. Paley of 823 S. 36th Street, Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2025. She was born March 19,1926 in Flanagan, Illinois, the daughter of Almon and Vera Bertsche. She married Arthur J. Paley on November 1, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1986. They had one daughter, JoAnn McLaughlin (Quincy, Illinois).…

Wilfred T. Altgilbers, age 92 of 1516 Chestnut, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Frank & Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. Wilfred married Kathleen Celeste ‘Katie” Kahs on June 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2020 during the beginning of the Covid epidemic. Will worked at Gardner…

Nancy Beattie, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on March 27th, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1946 in West Point, IA, the daughter of Frank and Rosalia (Rung) Bohnenkamp. Nancy met and married the love of her life, Tom Beattie, in 1970. Together, they created a home rooted in love and filled…

Robert Wayne Ruby, age 60, of Quincy, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. No formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jo Ellen “Jodi” Six Urban, age 62, of Jacksonville, IL died on May 22, 2025, in Quincy. She was born on August 8, 1962, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Clyde and Louise (Birdsell) Six. Jodi was a homemaker. She was very good at cooking and baking. She also was very skilled at sewing, crocheting and other needlework. Jodi is survived by her: CHILDREN: Amy…