Jesse Watts, age 91, of Sycamore Healthcare Center, Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in the home. He was born on July 8, 1924 on the family farm near Jerseyville, IL. He was the sixteenth of eighteen children born to parents, Jesse & Minnie Mabel (Smith) Watts, Sr. Their father stated, “I’m a farmer and I want, and got, lots of boys.” Jesse…

Irene Warning, age 94, of 1203 E. 2100th, Liberty, IL, died on May 24, 2016 in her home. She was born on October 31, 1921 in Adams County, IL, the daughter of Floyd & Anna (Bellmeyer) Deming. She married James A. Warning on October 18, 1941 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2003. Irene, along with her husband, was…

Sonja Bonness Oceretko, age 79, of New York, NY, formerly of Quincy, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in New York. She was born on April 10, 1937 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Reinhold Richard & Anna (Feld) Bonness. She graduated from Quincy High School and attended the Art Instruction Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. She married Dr. Jaroslav…

Anna M. Freiburg, age 90, of St. Vincent Home, died on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 3, 1925 in Quincy, the daughter of Fred H. and Anna (Wichman) Bosse. She married Donald W. Freiburg on October 11, 1947 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2007. Anna was a nurses’ aid…

Morill Hunter Taylor, Jr., newborn child of Morill Taylor Sr. and Aisha Churchill of Quincy, died on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM in Greenmount Cemetery. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Melina Haze Torres age 7, of Quincy died on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Barry, IL. Melina was born on April 6, 2009 in Quincy, a daughter of Alex and Karen L. (Roberts) Torres, both of Quincy. Melina was in the first grade at Liberty Grade School. Melina was always writing special notes, coloring and doing arts and crafts. She loved playing with her…

Rita J. Stark, age 78, of 1226 Madison St., died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1938 in Leonard, MO the daughter of Otho and Tollie (McNeil) Bichsel. She married Gerald “Buck” Stark on June 15, 1957 in St. Michael Church in Leonard, MO. He survives. Rita was a CNA at the Illinois Veterans Home after…

Madalon Elam, age 82, of 605 Einhaus LN, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Barnes Hospital. She was born on March 3, 1934 in Quincy, the daughter of Marshall and Mildred (Richardson) Campbell. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. She married Phil Elam on August 11, 1956 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He survives. They would have…

Patricia Clara Requet, age 72, of 1430 N. 7th Street, Quincy, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:45 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 6, 1944 in Quincy, a daughter of Leonard & Virginia (Frericks) Meyer. Patricia was a nurse’s assistant at St. Mary Hospital prior to her retirement. She was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed crocheting and most…

Merle H. Frese, 89, of Quincy passed away at 5:20 PM in Sunset Home on Sunday, May 15th 2016. He was born January 28, 1927, in Quincy, IL. He was the son of the late Joseph L. Frese and Elizabeth (Koetters) Frese. He married Leta Mae Roush in St. Boniface Church on May 24th, 1950. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2014.…