Charles R. Briddle, 85, of 715 N. 17th Street in Quincy, and most recently of the Illinois Veterans Home, died at 12:48am on Tuesday, April 4. Born on March 1, 1932 in Quincy, Charlie was a son of Ray Sydney and Frances Leeper Briddle. He married Carolyn Ann Kemner on October 5, 1957 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, and she survives. Charlie was…

Margaret Jane Gilbert, age 95, of St. Vincent Home died on April 2, 2017 in the Home. She was born on December 29, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Agnes (White) Treifenbach. She first married Floyd Schroeder and later married Henry Gilbert, both preceded her in death. Margaret was a homemaker and dental assistant for many years. She liked gardening especially her…

Wilma I. Brink age 89, of Quincy died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 10:34 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Wilma was born January 25, 1928 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Andrew & Mary (Jansen) Tappe. She married Albert E. Brink, Sr. on May 28, 1949 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2004.…

Betty Virginia Rogers, age 92, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in St. Vincent Home. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Hannibal, MO the daughter of Ernest & Blanche (Dwyer) Gregg. Betty was a 1942 Hannibal High School graduate. She married Raymond C. Rogers, Jr. on December 31, 1943 and had 73 years of married life together. He survives. During…

Ruth Irene “Ruthie” Bentrop, age 80, of 1008 N. 18th Street, died on April 1, 2017 in her home. She was born on January 7, 1937 in Fishhook, IL, the daughter of Grover and Theila (Taylor) Allen. She married Richard Bentrop on October 24, 1959 and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1991. Ruthie had worked at Quincy Paper Box, Adams and…

Ryan’s family would like to express their ‘thank you’ for all of the love, prayers, and sympathy extended to them during this time. They are having a private celebration to honor Ryan’s life. However, if you wish to send a note or thought, please feel free to leave one here on this website or send to them at 4219 Harrington Dr., Quincy, IL. 62305.…

Patricia Ann Ellerbrock of 3622 Ellington Road, Quincy died on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Patricia “Pat” as she was known, was born in Quincy on May 28, 1940 a daughter of Harry and Alvena (Mettemeyer) Dempsey. She married Harold Ellerbrock on October 21, 1967 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. Pat was a licensed beautician for…

Lois K. Thornton, age 88, of the Sunset Home, died on March 29, 2017, in the Home. Lois was born December 31, 1928 in Ursa, IL. She was the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Dinkheller) Anderson. Lois graduated from Quincy High School and, in 1948, married Robert Thornton. She was employed with Motorola Inc. from when its facility in Quincy opened until shortly before…

Beth Jo Calabotta passed away on March 28th, 2017 of late-stage, metastatic breast cancer in Quincy, IL at the age of 49 years. Beth is survived by her husband Dr. David Francis Calabotta and her two White German Shepherds, Luna Moon and Desmond Baron; her parents, Dr. Robert Godwin and Mary Jo Godwin, previously Mary Jo Kouba; brother Theodore (Shelley); and sisters Catherine (Timothy)…

Delores Lucille Toolate Dodd, age 88, of North Adams Home, died March 28, 2017 in the Home. She was born on June 6, 1928 in Unionville, MO, the daughter of Earl D. Knowles and Pebble C. Miller. She married William G. Dodd in Meredosia. He preceded her in death in 1995. Delores was a waitress and cook for many years in this area. She…