Rita K. Middendorf, age 83, of Quincy died peacefully, holding her husband’s hand, and surrounded by family on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 1:40 AM in Sunset Nursing Home. She was born April 28, 1933 in Decatur, IL a daughter of Harold & Loretta (Boland) Keyes. She married her husband of 61 years, Carl A. Middendorf in Bremerhaven, Germany in the Burger Park Chapel…

Paul Gerald “Jerry” Gower, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday January 19, 2017 surrounded by those that meant the most to him. Jerry was born on September 17, 1948 in Quincy to Harvey and Rita (Beer) Gower. He married Peggy Lee Willing on June 12, 1971 in Quincy. She survives. Jerry graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1967 and…

Richard W. Deters, age 91, of 1001 Hampshire, died on Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1925 in Quincy the son of Helen Deters. He married Geraldynn B. King on January 28, 1956 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She survives. Mr. Deters was retired from the United States Military, US National Guard and Reserves. He…

Joel W. Strieker, age 62, of 2738 Parkwood Dr., died on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1954 in Quincy, IL the son of Frederick and Genevieve (Schanz) Strieker. Joel was a Tuber Operator for over 35 years for Stone Container Corp. Joel loved his dogs and taking them for a ride (window down time). He enjoyed…

Edward Lee Gooding, age 69, of Paloma, died on January 11, 2017 in his home. He was born on July 29, 1947 in Quincy, IL a son of Melvin and Opal (Cleesen) Gooding. Ed married Rhonda Conover on September 17, 2016, she survives. Ed graduated from Central High School in 1967. Ed was a mentor for many youths, he took the time to be…

Mary Lee Werneth age 73, of Quincy died from complications of COPD on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Mary Lee was born January 25, 1943 in Quincy, a daughter of Lowell E. and Mary E. (DeVore) Tomlin. She married Bob Werneth on June 15, 1963 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Quincy, he survives. She was a…

Our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Michael L. Frericks, was called home to heaven on January 5, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital after a short illness. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1945 in Quincy the son of Joseph and Mildred (Mast) Frericks. Michael was a 1963 graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Quincy. He…

Ruth M. Bauer, age 90, of St. Vincent’s Home, died on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. in the home. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Brighton, Iowa, a daughter to Matthew and Agnes (Gelski) Fritz. Ruth married Milton Bauer on July 25, 1953 in St. Joseph Church, East Pleasant Plain, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2002.…

Timothy T. Frese, age 41, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 4:52 PM. He was born on August 30, 1975 in Quincy the son of Robert R. & Vickie (Hayden) Frese. Tim was a 1993 graduate of Quincy High School. He had attended St. Louis University and Mizzou. Tim was the Vice-President of FIM incorporated. Anyone who knew Tim knew he…

Rosella “Rosie” Mary Neisen age 89, of North Adams Home, Mendon died on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. in the home. Rosie was born September 3, 1927 in Quincy, a daughter of Joseph and Laura (Jansen) Steinkamp. Of their 6 children, Rosie was the last surviving. She married Robert J. Neisen on November 29, 1947 in Quincy’s St. Francis Catholic Church. He…