Thomas L. (Tom) Gott of Quincy, Illinois, died in the early morning hours of the new year on January 1, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy, having just celebrated a 70th wedding anniversary on December 30, 2023, with his spouse Rosemary (Rose) Gott (née Morris) of Quincy. Tom was born September 26, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri to John and Blanche (Gottas) Gott…

Barbara L. Willis-Prater age 77, of Quincy died on Friday, December 29, 2023, in Good Samaritan Home. Barb was born in Decatur, Il on January 1, 1946, a daughter of Charles and Harriet (Moore) Rhoades. She married Dean Willis on March 5, 1966, at Whitehall United Methodist Church in Whitehall IL. Dean preceded her in death on June 25, 2000. She married Steve Prater…

Kathy A. Veihl age 65, of Quincy died on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in her home. Kathy was born on July 22, 1958, in Quincy, a daughter of Robert L. and Helen L. (Goodpaster) Amburn. She married Chris Veihl on September 20, 1990, and he survives. She attended Quincy Notre Dame before moving to Michigan and was a 1976 graduate of Grand Haven High…

Mary Louise Billeter age 91, of Fowler, IL, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Turners Station, KY. Mary was born in Liberty, IL, on January 25, 1932, a daughter of Nicholas and Olivia (Peter) Lentz.She married Dale L. Billeter on November 16, 1963 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy, and he survives. Mary was employed by both Motorola and State Street Beauty…

Dennis Lee Oliver, 69, of Quincy, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on December 28, 2023, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born to Gale and Imogene (Reed Oliver) on December 15, 1954 in Pittsfield, Illinois. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1973 and attended Hannibal LaGrange College and Quincy College. Dennis married Lori Ann (Miller)…

Rory E. Holder, age 64, of Quincy, died on December 25, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1959 in Quincy, the son of Paul and Ella (Green) Holder. Rory, lovingly known to family and friends as “Rody” or “RoRo”, was born and raised in Quincy, Illinois. He was a cherished member of the community and proud of where he came from. Rory always…

Thomas E. ‘Tom’ Shear, age 85, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in his home. He was born on March 30, 1938 in Quincy, the son of Gerald & Edna (Gibson) Shear. He married Patricia Miller on April 26, 1957. She survives. Tom had many jobs over the years including being a meat cutter at many of the shops in the Quincy…

Evelyn R. Dietrich, age 90, of Quincy, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1933 in Adams County, IL the daughter of Henry and Mary (Herzog) Reckers. She married Raymond S. Dietrich on April 7, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2011. Evelyn was a member of St.…

On December 25, 2023 at 5:02 am Catherine Darlene Doyle, 84 passed away peacefully in Blessing Hospice Care with her son, daughter and son-in-law by her side.   Darlene, “Dee Dee” was born March 4, 1939 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, MO a daughter to Albert L. Juette and Catherine Bowen Juette. She grew up in Palmyra, MO where she attended Catholic grade…

Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Grawe, age 57, of Barry, died on December 23, 2023 in Barry. He was born on December 28, 1965 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Kenneth J. and Dolores (Wismann) Grawe. He graduated from Quincy High School. Tony liked working on small engines. He is survived by: HIS LONG TIME COMPANION: Diane Voyles of Barry. HIS SILBINGS: Timothy Grawe (Connie), Daniel…