Michelle “Shelly” Ellis, of Quincy, IL age 63, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, in her home. She was born on September 07,1963, in Quincy, a daughter of Roy and Nancy (Scheufele) Ellis. Shelly worked as a dedicated home health aide, caring for others with the same spirited determination that defined her life. Purple was her favorite color, and in her younger years,…

Frances Faylene Knuffman of Quincy died on Friday September 18, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. Fay was born on November 29, 1937 in Plainville, Illinois a daughter of Joseph Peter “Josie“ Knuffman and Eva Elizabeth Schwartz. Faye was a nurse who was employed at the office of Dr. Roy Rapp for the majority of her career until her retirement. She was a graduate of Notre…

Ronald Edward Kelly, age 78, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. Ron was born on August 22, 1948, the son of Edward and Norma (Coltelli) Kelly in Boonton, NJ. He first married Patti Goeken on March 4, 1976, in Morton, IL, she preceded him in death. Ron married Jill Mason on July 10, 2015, in Quincy, and she survives.…

Anita Marie Steinway, age 69, of Quincy, died on September 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on July 10, 1957, in Quincy, the daughter of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. She married Fred J. Steinway on February 26, 1983, in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He survives. She was a Class of 1975 Notre Dame graduate. Anita was a member of St. Francis…

Crystal Nell Wilson, aged 46, of Quincy, Il., passed away on Friday August 14, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. She was born January 5,1980, in Lake Dallas, Texas, a daughter of Ralph and Imogene (Williams) Duncan. Crystal married Danny Wilson of Quincy. He survives. Crystal enjoyed many things in life. She loved children, hiking, camping, bonfires, and just hanging out with friends, family, and especially…

James “Hot Rod” Carlos Adams Jr., 58, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Blessing Hospital on September 2, 2026. James was born on July 2, 1968, in Romeoville, Illinois. He was a one-of-a-kind man whose presence could never be replaced. To those who knew him, he was many things—a brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, mechanic, and storyteller—but to his family, he was…

Joan T. (Benz) Dietrich, age 93, of Quincy, formerly of Payson, IL, died on September 11, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1933 in Quincy the daughter George & Frances (Bockhold) Benz. She married Eugene Dietrich on May 2, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2002. Joan had previously worked at Motorola. She was a Bus Driver…

Donald L. ‘Donnie’ Phillips, age 70, of Quincy, died on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1956 in Quincy, the son of Leonard and Emma (Goodwin) Phillips. He married Donna Pennington on December 19, 1981. She survives. Donnie was a manager for Automotive stations over the years. Donnie liked the outdoors and cookouts. He liked to travel,…

Patricia F. ‘Patty’ Voepel, age 63, of Quincy, died on September 6, 2026 in her home. She was born on September 28, 1962 in Hannibal, MO the daughter of Carl Bloodgood and Bertha (Sims). She is survived by: Scott Bigsby, her significant other CHILDREN: Jerahmie Martin, Kelli Rutherford (Kyle) and Crystal Baxter. STEP SON: Aydan Bigsby. SIBLINGS: Chuck, Carlene, Kathy, Larry JOe and Lorrie…

Barbara “Barb” Jean Niewohner (Waterkotte) age 79 of Quincy, died on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living. Barb was born on July 21, 1947, to Ralph and Rita (Broemmel) Waterkotte. She married Terry E. Niewohner on June 28, 1969, in the former St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and he precedes her in death. Barb will be remembered as a…