Ida Frances Fleer, age 68, of 1211 Eastate Dr., died on Monday, June 12, 2017 in St. John Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on February 23, 1949 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ernest & Martha (Peter) Klauser. Ida was a 1967 graduate of Unity High School. She married Steven Fleer in St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon, IL on December 6,…

Harold L. Parn age 87, of Quincy, formerly of Monroe City, MO died on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 9:38 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Harold was born June 9, 1930 in Pontiac, IL, the firstborn of eight children of Harold Henry and Anna Marie (Gerken) Parn. He married his wife of 64 years, Dorothy J. Mudd on July 4, 1953 in Holy Rosary Catholic…

Helen L. Creech, age 78, of Quincy, IL, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1938 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Floyd and Pearl (Willis) Melton. She was a 1956 graduate of Payson Seymour High School. She married Richard S. Creech on September 13, 1957 in Quincy. He preceded her in…

William Martin Padavic, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in his home. He was born on March 23, 1941 in Quincy, IL the son of John & Florence (VanArx) Padavic. William was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Melanie Black on February 8, 1964. She survives. Mr. Padavic owned and operated the Quincy Awning and Tent Co.…

Karen K. Druffel age 76, of Quincy died on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 2:28 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenmount Cemetery. There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the graveside services. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Aden, age 80, of Pittsfield, Il, died on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Pittsfield. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Greenmount Cemetery. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy B. Schutte, age 92, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 1519 College, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in the Sunset Home. She was born on February 28, 1925 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Clem and Clara (Obert) Frericks. She married Herman Schutte on May 1, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1977. Dorothy was a member of St.…

Rylie Perkins Dean, newborn child of Shelby Perkins and Ricky Dean, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Hope Lutheran Church. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Hope Lutheran Church on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at 11:00. The…

Mary L. Lacy, age 88, of 2941 Bluff Ridge Dr., died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in her home. She was born on June 25, 1928 in Barry, IL the daughter of John & Rosie (Myers) McCoy. Mary graduated from Kinderhook High School in 1947. She married Hershell Dean Lacy on September 1, 1956 in Kinderhook Methodist Church. He survives. Mary was a member…

Robert W. Schlepphorst, age 91, of 823 South 36th, formerly of 2327 Hampshire, died on Monday, May 29, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Home. He was born on April 24, 1926 in Quincy, IL the son of Arthur & Caroline (Roling) Schlepphorst. He married Joanne Ehrhart on September 9, 1950. She survives. Mr. Schlepphorst was an elementary educator and became principal of several schools…