James Eli Carlson, age 77, of Independence, MO died on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Liberty, MO. He was born on February 17, 1947, in Kansas City, MO the son of Jarvis Eli and Helen R. (Harmon) Carlson. Jim married Barbara Jean Meyer on July 2, 1981 in Hannibal, MO. She survives. Jim serviced his country in the US Navy from September 9, 1968…

Leo Lenz, age 70, of Liberty, died on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1953 in Quincy, the son of Eugene ‘Gene’ and Antonine (Huber) Lenz. Leo was an accomplished woodworker. In younger years, he liked horseback riding and old cars. In later years, he enjoyed sitting in the shade and watching the day go by. Leo is survived by:…

Donna Jo Andrews, 69, of Maywood, MO joined our Lord on February 13th, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones and family. Donna was born on August 25, 1954 to Harold “Cork” and Irma (Haga) Jordan in Georgetown, IL. Her childhood was spent working and playing on the family farm with her three other siblings. After graduating from Georgetown High School, she completed a…

Phillip W. Shelts, age 61, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1962 in Quincy, the son of Roger and Kathryn (Volk) Shelts. Phil was a graduate of Quincy High School. He married Malinda Wilson on July 2, 1994. She survives. Phil worked for many years at K & R Mobile Homes and also…

Linda K. Meyer, age 76, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Spring Hill, Florida. Linda was born on June 2, 1947, in Quincy, to Herbert and Katherine (Parks) Budde. She married Richard Meyer on July 11, 1970, in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020. Linda attended Quincy Notre Dame High School and Quincy…

Cecil Patrick ‘Pat’ Cannon was called home February 6, 2024, at 8:39 pm at the Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, Illinois. Pat was born on August 30, 1953 in Marion, AL to Cecil Dozier Cannon and Dora Lee Moore Cannon. Cecil married the love of his life Melinda Kay Slater on September 13, 2002, in Marion, AL. They were blessed with…

Charles R. Kaltenbach, Jr., age 57, of Loraine, IL, passed away at Blessing Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1966 in Quincy, IL. He married Michelle Miller on September 26, 2015. She survives. He was known as a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed repairing various items and working for himself as an auctioneer through Hanlin Auction. In addition to his…

Mary Jo “Jody” Stille age 75, of Payson died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Jody was born in Quincy on September 1, 1948, a daughter of James E. and Lillian E. (Blomer) Queen. She first married Kenneth Willer on April 4, 1970, and he preceded her in death July 12, 1974. She later married Richard Stille and he survives. She worked…

Rosa Lee ‘Rosie’ Barrigar, age 89, of Palmyra, formerly of Quincy, went home to her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024 in Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra.  Her family was by her side.  She was born on February 15, 1934 in Missouri.  She married John Barrigar and from that union were born two children.   Rosie worked tirelessly her entire life as a…

James “Jim” R. Boden, age 84, of Quincy, died on Friday, February 2, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1939 in Quincy the son of Chester and Margaret (Leonard) Boden. He married Margaret “Margie” Weibring on September 2, 1961. She survives. Jim worked for the Quincy Herald Whig for 43 years, first as a printer and…