Margarette H. Engelbrecht, age 68 of Ursa, IL, died on June 22, 2016 in the home of her brother in Mendon. She was born on February 18, 1948 in Quincy, the daughter of Courtney B. and Lillian (Hammond) West. She married Larry Engelbrecht on June 20, 1985. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2013. Margarette was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and…

Lloyd ‘Wayne’ Kelch, age 76, of Bowling Green, MO, formerly of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Columbia, MO. He was born on February 16, 1940 in rural Pike County, MO. Wayne was one of five children of Lloyd L. & Edna Mae (Grote) Kelch. He married Barbara Kroeger on May 6, 1967. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2014.…

Robert Turnbaugh, age 77, of 822 April Ave, Quincy, died on Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1938 in Pittsfield, IL the son of Tone & Gertrude (Baxter) Turnbaugh. He worked at Gardner-Denver for over 25 years. He also drove a school bus in later years. Bob was an avid Cardinal Fan and loved to watch baseball.…

Rozella “Rosie” Adair went to be with her Lord and Angels on June 16, 2016 at North Adams Home, Mendon, IL. Rosie was born on September 3, 1929 in rural Ursa, IL, a daughter of Lewis R. & Marguerite (Shaffer) Kuntz. Rosie attended one-room schools in the Ursa bottoms and Quincy Notre Dame High School. She married Jesse Adair on April 3, 1948 at…

Robert Sean McCormick, age 45, of Liberty, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:29 p.m. in his home. He was born on September 18, 1970 in Springfield, IL, the son of Bobby Gene and Phyllis Balzer McCormick. Rob was a 1988 graduate of Springfield Southeast High School. He attended SIU-Carbondale. He worked at the distribution center and as a clerk for…

Charles Frank “Chuck” Lang, age 68, of 1225 Sycamore, formerly of Canton, MO died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1948 in Quincy, a son of Victor & Dorothy (Coalson) Lang. He married Paula McDermott on October 16, 1988. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2000. Chuck retired from Titan Wheel after more than…

Harry “Junior” Mellon, age 93, of Sunset Home, formerly of 2006 Arrowood Ct, Quincy, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in the home. He was born on November 9, 1922 in Pike County, IL, a son of Harry E. & Zepha Marie (Wymer) Mellon. He married Leona Mae Brown on July 26, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. She preceded him in death on August 16,…

Jane E. Boll, age 68, of 2134 Frese Dr., Quincy, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the North Adams Home. She was born on December 6, 1947 in Downing, MO the daughter of Emery & Myrtle (Smoot) St. Clair. Jane graduated from Downing High School. She married Gregory Boll on June 14, 1969. He preceded her in death. Jane started her career at…

Jay Parrick, age 72, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly of Hannibal, MO died, after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in his home. He was born on January 3, 1944 in Loraine, IL the son of Earl J. & Bernice (Morss) Parrick. He married Ardyth Schwanke on July 25, 1965 in Quincy, IL. She survives. Jay and Ardyth owned several…

Michael L. Bence, age 65, of Plainville, IL, died on June 6, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1950 in Quincy, IL the son of Earnest and Catherine (Lummer) Bence. He married Donna Davis on May 13, 1972. She survives. Mr. Bence was a 1968 graduate of Quincy High School. He attended college for both Autobody Mechanic and Upholstery. He…