John Shoop, age 79, of Mendon, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in his home. He was born on February 12, 1946 in Quincy, IL the son of Vernie and Pauline (Zanger) Shoop. He married Juanita Smith on December 15, 1967 in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Shoop was a truck driver. John was a motorcycle guy, bringing one of the first choppers to the…

Michl Seth Hiatt passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, with his mother by his side. Michl was born on April 7, 1975, to Dennis Lee Hiatt and Susan Kay (Hagmeier) Hiatt in Keokuk, Iowa. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and was a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) and Direct Support Person (DSP). Michl greatly enjoyed gaming. Several times…

James R. Ponsot, age 98, of Illinois Veterans Home, died at 1:55 PM on July 27, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on February 3, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, a son of Odilo A. and Margaret E. (Oeschner) Ponsot. He married Norma D. Caldwell on June 25, 1949 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. Louis. After 67…

Earl Ray Ferguson age 86, of Quincy died on Friday July 25, 2025, in his home. Earl was born in Clark, MO on February 24, 1939, one of Loren and Etha (McMurray) Feguson’s eleven children. Earl served for two years in the U.S. Army. He then worked at the former Electric Wheel Company in Quincy until they closed. He continued working at Bud and…

Melissa A. Hackamack, age 40, of Taylor, MO, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on October 28, 1984 in Quincy the daughter of Larry & Joyce (Windoffer) Taute. She married Lucas Hackamack on August 12, 2006. He survives. Melissa most recently worked at the United Community Credit Union. Melissa loved hunting, fishing and…

Michael H. “Mike” Geise age 59, of Quincy died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the peace and comfort of his own home, with his beloved dogs by his side. Mike was born August 5, 1965, in Quincy, a son of Henry B. and Jill C. (Groves) Geise. He was a 1983 graduate of Quincy High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree…

Kevin E. Wellman, age 63, of Fowler, IL passed away on July 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM at his home with his wife by his side. Kevin was born September 10, 1961, to Charles and Shirley (Beckman) Wellman in Quincy, IL. He was married to Karen Ruth Williams on December 19, 1992, at Quincy Baptist Church in Quincy, IL. She survives. Kevin attended Payson…

Georgia Gilberta Bailey, age 97, of Quincy, went home to heaven on July 19, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1928 in Quincy. She was a graduate and valedictorian of her class at Monroe City High School. She married Leon A. Bailey, Sr. on March 28, 1948. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1994. Along with her husband, Gilberta owned and…

Annette L. “Ann” Goehl age 88, of 3811 Pine Ridge Drive, Quincy, IL died on Saturday, July 19th at 9:29am at Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1936 in Elmhurst Illinois. Daughter of William and Evangeline (Bellerive) Ashdown. She went to Quincy College where she met her husband Russell. She was a member of the Cheerleading Squad and was involved in a…

Charlotte F. Craven, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 18, 2025 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1934 in Quincy the daughter of Charles & Elvira (Ording) Heintz. She married Dale W. Craven on August 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2020. Charlotte was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church. After raising their…