Bernice M. Mowen, age 87, of Liberty, died on January 18, 2024 in the Barry Community Care Center, Barry, IL. She was born on December 17, 1936 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara (Ohnemus) Barry of Camp Point, IL. Bernice married Robert L. Mowen on March 2, 1957 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Liberty, IL where she has…

Patrick G. Woods, age 79, a resident of Quincy for 52 years, passed on Friday, January 19, 2024 in Blessings Hospital. He was born in Chicago, September 1, 1944, the son of Ethel and Robert Woods. Patrick worked for Speedrack Products Group for 47 years until his retirement. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Patrick was an avid car collector,…

Timothy J. “Tim” Schmelzle age 54 of Springfield, IL died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the home of his sister in Quincy. Tim was born June 23, 1969, in Quincy, a son of Elgar and Patricia (Durbin) Schmelzle. Tim was a graduate of Lamphier High School in Springfield, IL. He graduated from Northern Colorado University in Greeley, CO and later earned his master’s…

Robert Don ‘Bob’ Brueggeman, age 75, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1948 in Quincy the son of Frank & Mildred (Schreacke) Brueggeman. He married Stephanie Ballard on June 5, 1976. She survives. Bob worked for BASF for many years until his retirement in 2007. He served in the United States Navy during…

Carmelita M. Watkins, age 93, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Sunset Home. She was born on March 6, 1930 in LaGrange, MO, the daughter of Edward ‘Boss’ & Minnie (Coin) Dade. She first married Harry Garr. He preceded her in death. Carmelita later married Donald Tolls. She then later married Alfonzo Watkins. He preceded her in death. Carmelita worked…

Norma Jean “Snooks” Johnson age 80, of Quincy died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Good Samaritan Home, Quincy. Snooks was born in Quincy on December 22, 1943, the daughter of Arthur Boniface and Esther “Tutz” (Hinkamper) Schreacke. Snooks married Frank Noel Johnson on June 1, 1968, in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2010. She…

Iola Mae Worley of rural Liberty, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was the daughter of Carl E. Kill and Vera M. (Cochran) Kill. Iola was born on April 5, 1929, in Richfield Township, IL. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1946. Upon graduation Iola moved to Quincy and worked for Moorman Manufacturing Company as a secretary. Her coworker and friend,…

Denise L. Bemis, age 66, of Plainville, IL, died on January 13, 2024 in her home. She was born on May 18, 1957 in Quincy. Denise was a nurse’s assistant for the Department of Human Services. Denise liked birds and outdoor activities. She is survived by several siblings, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents John H. and Charlotte…

Robert (Bob) Bastean of Quincy passed away January 13, 2024 just three days shy of his 90th birthday at Sunset Home in Quincy. A quiet man, Bob wanted his obituary to indicate he lived, he died, and he lived a life of service. In keeping with his wishes, his sporting accomplishments in baseball, football, bowling, and golf; his skills in carpentry, woodworking, and crocheting;…

Alberta M. Tweedell, (Bert), age 93, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Pike County, IL, the daughter of Lester and Mary Frances (Meyer) Duncan. She married William A. Tweedell on September 2nd, 1950, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1979. Bert worked for Motorola after graduating from…