Ethel Louise Beeler, 93, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Blessing Hospital. Ethel was born on October 12, 1930, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Lucille (Batson) Shaw. Ethel was a homemaker and was known as a spitfire who kept the children and grandchildren in line. She enjoyed baking and making candy for friends and family during the…

Florence T. Griesbaum, age 73, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. She was born on April 15, 1950 in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Irene (Reckers) Klauser. She married Michael Griesbaum on May 19, 1973. He survives. Florence worked at St. Dominic School in the cafeteria. She later was the manager of the Coffee Room…

Norma L. Harmon, age 89, of Quincy, died on March 4, 2024 in her home. No formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary E. Wellman, age 77, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Bradford Villa. He was born on March 2, 1947 in Quincy the son of Edward C. & Velma (Alexander) Wellman. He married Bobette Suzanne ‘Bobbi’ Martin on February 21, 1970. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2018. Gary was most recently a computer programmer with EDS. He was…

Curtis Edward Boone, 33, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in his home. He was born on July 3, 1990 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Tom and Nancy (Sherman) Boone. They both survive. Curtis graduated from Quincy High School in 2008 and went on to work as a machinist, most recently at Titan Wheel. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic…

Carl R Cain, age 79 of Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Timber Point Healthcare Center, Camp Point, IL. He was born on February 9, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles and Carol Cain. Carl is survived by his two children, Carla Houghton (Jeff) of Leesburg, Florida and David Cain (Holly) of Quincy, as well as 5 grandchildren, Dustin…

Jerry L. McElhoe, age 83, of Quincy, died on February 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Cherry Box, MO the son of Estel and Naomi (Perrigo) McElhoe. Jerry married the love of his life, Judy Johnson on July 20, 1963. She survives. Jerry worked as a tool and dye maker and an over the road truck…

Vickie M. Althaus, age 59, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 26, 2024 in her home. She was born on August 13, 1964 in Quincy, the daughter of LeRoy and Carolyn (Rottman) Doane. She married Pat Althaus on July 9, 1993. They had celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last year. He survives. Vickie was a 1982 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Vickie…

Phyllis Reed, age 90, of Quincy, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in her home. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Beverly, IL the daughter of Lambert and Margaret (Lock) Baird. Phyllis first married Richard Graddy in October of 1955. He preceded her in death in January of 1967. She later married Walter J. Reed on June 2, 1968. He preceded her…

Ralph H. McIntire, age 81, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Bert and Helen (Tibbits) McIntire. He married Lynne Balzer on July 9, 1966. She survives. Ralph worked at Gardner Denver as a painter for many years. Ralph was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan, liked to…