Rita M. Eberle age 87, of Quincy died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at 10:33 a.m. in St. Vincent’s Home. Rita was born March 6, 1930 in Quincy, a daughter of Bernard and Coletta (Hummert) Eberle. Rita worked for over 30 years as a receptionist at Brower Manufacturing until the company closed. She later worked as a receptionist at Landscaping Brothers Nursery. She was…

Karen Lynn McNett 61, of Quincy, died Sunday November 5, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born March 24, 1956 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of James B. Gilbert and Kathryn Bell Gilbert. Karen enjoyed shopping, doing ceramics, crocheting and painting. She loved playing cards (Penny Ante), Yahtzee and talking on the phone. She was a former member of Faith Christian Church. Karen is…

Evelyn Lorene Matticks, age 92, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 441 Poinsettia, died on Friday, November 3, 2017 in the Home. She was born on September 26, 1925 in Bolivar, MO the daughter of Raymond V. & Nina (Jarmin) Payton. Evelyn was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and the Gem City Business College. She married Fred L. Matticks on June 4,…

Greta M. Nichols, age 100, of Golden Good Shepherd Home, formerly of North 27th St., Quincy, died on Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Golden Good Shepherd Home. Greta was born June 9, 1917 in Augusta, IL, daughter of Fred Robinson Green and Grace Elfin Stucker. She married Albert Justin Nichols on December 31, 1941 in Palmyra, MO. Greta worked as a seamstress and in…

Louis Paul McClelland, known to friends as “Lou” or “Louie,” passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at the age of 79. Lou was born March 1, 1938, a son of Paul Joseph & Esther (Scheutz) McClelland, Sr.. He married Diana L. Deege, of Quincy, on July 11, 1973, in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives. Lou was a native of Quincy…

Joshua M. Scott age 40, of Quincy died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 12:14 a.m. in his home. Joshua was born September 18, 1977 in Quincy. He was a 1996 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Josh was an avid karaoke disc jockey in numerous locations in the surrounding area, he had also worked at Stoney Creek and in retail. He was of…

Stephen C. Zinn, age 69, of 1270 Park Place, Quincy, IL, died on Tuesday, October 31 at 7:44 am in his home. Steve was born on October 15, 1948, in Waukegan, IL, a son of Leroy V. and Dorothy C. (Main) Zinn. He attended schools in Zion, IL, through high school, and later participated in several job-related short courses and trainings. In 1969, he…

Mary M. Deeter, age 89, of 2120 South 8th, formerly of Mendon, IL, died on Monday, October 30, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1928 in Lyons, Iowa, the daughter of James & Clara (Brown) Swanson. She married Carroll Deeter on March 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mary was all about family and loved anytime she…

Marilyn Joan Bocke, 87, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, following a brief illness. Marilyn was born in Quincy, Illinois on January 8, 1930, the oldest daughter of Leo H. and Josephine Wisman Liesen. She attended St. Francis Elementary School and Notre Dame High School before working in various secretarial positions until she began her family. She married…

Norma Joyce ‘Joy’ Couch East, age 76, of 4404 Cedar Ridge Dr., Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1941 in Monroe City, MO, the daughter of Leslie and Virginia (Corder) Jarman. She married Ronnie Gene East on March 18, 2006. He survives. Norma was a surgical technician and worked for Blessing Hospital for over…