Robert Lawrence Madsen, age 68, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, died on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in the home. He was born on January 20, 1947 in Champaign, IL, a son of Harold & Mary Patricia (Burrows) Madsen. Mr. Madsen was an attorney in the Quincy area for many years beginning in the 1970’s. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas and…

Charles J. “Chuck” Lish, age 62, of 2048 Locust St., Quincy, died on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1952 in Quincy, a son of Joseph & Ada (Bentley) Lish. He married Debra S. Bowman on February 17, 1979 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. She survives. Chuck was a 1971 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He…

Janet A. Plowman, age 76, of 422 North 5th, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in her home. She was born on November 27, 1938 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Arthur and Eva (Berkenbile) Lummer. Janet worked at several places over the years but most recently at C & M Auto Sales and repair and at Jones Garage. Janet enjoyed camping, fishing, playing…

James E. Duke (a.k.a. Dukes), age 90, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, formerly of Chicago, IL, died on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 7:45 p.m. in the home. He was born on November 4, 1924 in Milan, TN, a son of James E. Dukes, Sr. and Vera (Carter) White. He married Margie M. Arnold on August 21, 1948 in Chicago. She survives. Mr. Duke…

David W. Smith, age 59, of 1507 North 4th, died on Friday, October 16, 2015 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1956 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Joseph and Rose (Clines) Smith. He married Lucinda “Cindy” Stambaugh on June 27, 1987 in Florida. She survives. Mr. Smith was a shipping supervisor for Titan Wheel with over 20 years of service.…

Juanita D. Gurley, age 88, of the North Adams Home, formerly of 723 East Brennan Drive, Quincy, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Home. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Berlin, Maryland, the daughter of William Parlot & Laura (Kisamore)Ketterman. She married Richard “Zeke” Gurley on December 2, 1944. He preceded her in death. Family was Juanita’s top priority. She…

On October 15th, 2015 Charlene M. Marcks, age 83, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. She went home to be with Jesus, her parents and brother whom she missed very much. She was born January 3, 1932 in Quincy, IL, to Charles & Helen (Ridder) Marcks. She resided at Montebello Health Center Nursing Home in Hamilton, IL until the time of her…

Dwayne P. Crook, age 72, of 4529 Harrison St., Quincy, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1943 in Philadelphia, MO, a son of Raymond Philip & Kathleen (Bohon) Crook. He married Amanda M. Wayne on May 17, 1975 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. She survives. Dwayne was a 1961 graduate of Monroe City High School…

Mr. James L. Myers age 86, of 5406 Skyline Dr. Quincy, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4:40 p.m. in his home. He was born October 6, 1929 in Lewistown, MO a son of James O. and Wilma (Graves) Myers. He married Dorothy A. Rothgeb on June 6, 1953 in Quincy, and she survives. Jim worked as a…

Ricky L. Grant, age 58, of 422 North 5th, died on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1957 in Quincy, the son of Donal Grant and Janet (Lummer) Plowman. Ricky was a United States Army paratrooper from 1977-1980, stationed primarily in Germany. He was a truck driver for Bleigh Ready Mix. Ricky enjoyed camping and spending time…