Lillian Rice, age 93, of 3004 Ray Mar CT, formerly of 1111 Chestnut, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 in her home. She was born on April 22, 1923 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Charles & Mary (Waldhaus) Gustison. She married Arthur L. Rice on November 10, 1949 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 19,…

Gerald R. Hibbert, age 80, of the Timber Point Healthcare Center, formerly of 2714 Cedar View, Fowler, IL, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born on September 15, 1936 in Camp Point, IL the son of Arthur & Maymie (Huddelson) Hibbert. He married Judy Coulson on April 6, 1963. She survives. Mr. HIbbert was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr.…

Theodore J. “Ted” Berglind age 89, of Quincy, formerly of North Bottom Road, Quincy died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 4:05 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Ted was born October 25, 1927 in Quincy, a son of Arthur Theodore and Blanche Agnes (Schullian) Berglind. He married Virginia Ann Davis on December 26, 1950 in St. Mary Catholic Church, she preceded him in death September…

Clarence J. “Blackie-Can Man” Strieker, age 64, died in his home on February 3, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1953 in Quincy, the son of Carl Reed and Mildred Strieker. Survivors include: A DAUGHTER: Amanda Morse, a step-son Mike Morse, two half-brothers: Kevin Reed and Randy Reed, four half-sisters: Nancy Taylor, Brenda Short, Billie Reed and Carolyn Reed, two special nephews Roger…

Alexander Lee Rudicil, newborn child of Ticarra Rudicil, died on February 3, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Alexander is survived by: HIS MOTHER: Ticarra Rudicil and her siginificant other: Shilow Sparks. HIS GRANDMOTHER: Melissa Belden and her husband Rodney of Quincy HIS GRANDFATHER: Michael Stambaugh of Quincy GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS: Ruth Schoonover (Paul Gallaher) and Rayola Miller UNCLES: Clyde Rudicil (Courtney) AUNTS: Lakin Rudicil Smith (Kartney) and…

Joan E. Francis, age 73, of 500 Maine St., died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of Robert K. & Mary Etta (Perkins) Edwards. She married Charles Francis on August 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1998. Joan was a long-time cook at Sprout’s Inn. She…

Carlene Louise Budde, age 78, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in the E.R. of Blessing Hospital. Carlene was born on February 12, 1938 a daughter of Carl & Eva (Kuhn) Budde. Carlene was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. She graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1956. Carlene was employed by Illinois State Bank, the Recorder of Deeds…

Bradley James “Brad” Heckenkamp, age 55, Quincy, Il; died on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1961 in Quincy the son of James and Darlene (Gerding) Heckenkamp. Brad was a 1979 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and a graduate of the Bailey Technical School in St. Louis. He was of the Catholic Faith.…

Frances A. Forbes, the best-ever Mom and Grandmother, passed on Monday, January 30, 2017 surrounded by her family at Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1943 in Quincy to John R. and Martha E. (Bryant) Miller, both preceded her in death. Fran married Michael D. Forbes. He survives. Fran had three children who kept her on her toes. While raising her children,…

Joyce Ann Ridder, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 8:49 p.m. in the ER of Blessing Hospital. Joyce was born August 16, 1941 in Quincy a daughter of Theodore & Pearl (Anderson) Vonholt. She married James William Ridder on August 22, 1959 in Quincy’s St. Boniface Catholic Church, he preceded her in death on December 25, 2011. Joyce was…