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…

Rita Mae Walker, age 83, of 1404 Madison, died on January 29, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1933 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Paul & Clara (Lacke) Schonarth. Mrs. Walker retired from Dura Automotive in Hannibal after many years of service. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rita enjoyed the time spent with family, especially…

JoDeanne ‘Jody’ Allensworth Miller, age 65, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Quincy, IL died on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Olathe, KS. She was born on September 28, 1951, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Tom & Edith (Hankins) Allensworth. Jody was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Jody was a chef throughout her career. She most recently was a chef for…

James “Jim” Lawrence Koetters, age 66, of 923 East 1323rd Lane, Liberty, IL died on January 28, 2017 in his home. He was born on October 5, 1950 in Quincy, the son of Lawrence and Leona (Steinkamp) Koetters. He married Joan Genenbacher in St. Anthony Catholic Church on February 10, 1973. She preceded Jim in death on May 14, 2014. Jim was a 1969…