Earlene Joann Hinch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 95 at the home of her granddaughter Denise. She was born on June 22, 1930, to Ralph and Hazel (Woods) Harris, Earlene lived a life marked by grace, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to family. On February 7, 1947, she married the love…

Karen R. Mutchler, age 69, of Quincy, died on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1956 in Quincy to Raymond and Dorothy (Shuerman) Hainline, and later adopted and raised by Ester Carnes. Karen worked many years for the Quincy Elks Lodge. She was of the Christian faith. In her spare time she loved to watched NASCAR, especially…

William Edward Birchfield, age 93, of Quincy, died on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Sunset Home. He was born on December 30, 1931 in Quincy, IL the son of Oscar & Marie (Naylor) Birchfield. He married Mary Louise Doellman on December 27, 1954 in St. John Catholic Church. She survives. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bill was a…

Daniel “Danny” R. Patterson, age 40, of Quincy, died on September 3, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1985, in Quincy, the son of Missie (Mudd) Patterson. Danny married Amanda M. Johnston on July 7, 2012, in Clat Adams Park. She survives. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Danny worked at McDonald’s and most recently was employed at Blessing Hospital…

Kent J. Mast age 57, of Liberty Illinois died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. Kent was the son of James A. and Louise R. (Derhake) Mast. He married Monica A. Klingele on October 17, 1992, in Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and she survives. Kent was currently a truck driver for Diamond Construction Company and for the Illinois Department of…

Ralph D. Jordan, age 68, of Fowler, died on September 4, 2025, in his home. He was born on December 15, 1956, in Quincy, the son of Theodore R. “Ralph” and Lillian S. (Hammond) Jordan. He was a graduate of Mendon Unity High School. Ralph was employed for many years as the Groundskeeper at Mendon Cemetery. Ralph served in the United States Navy and…

Verniece Earl Bradshaw, Jr., age 90, of the Sunset Home, died on Monday, September 8, 2025 in the Home. He was born on May 7, 1935 the son of Verniece Earl Bradshaw, Sr. and Helen Louise (Robinson) Bradshaw. Verniece served in the United States Air Force. Verniece is survived by several children and grandchildren, his SIBLINGS: Rena Fletcher, Clifford Bradshaw, Randy Bradshaw (Nellie) and…

Marvin M. Mast, age 87, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 8, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Quincy the son of Matthew and Dorothy (Winters) Mast. Marvin was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Delores ‘Dee’ DeKloe on October 14, 1976. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2020. Marvin was a machinist…

James “Jim” Welte age 63, of Ewing, MO died on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in his home. Jim was born in Quincy, IL on December 2, 1961, and was the son of Jerry and Kathy (Blevin) Welte. He married Mary S. Reckers in Alton, IL on August 1, 1987, in Alton, IL and she survives. Until April of this year, Jim was employed at…

Barbara Morse, age 84, of Camp Point, died on September 4, 2025 in her home. She was born on July 8, 1941 the daughter of Lorean “Marie” Katzenburger and Maurice Taylor. She married Michael Morse on March 31, 1979 in Havana, IL, he survives. Barb enjoyed camping with her family in Bernadotte especially during the Scenic Drive. She also loved singing in the family…