Ethel M. Mowen, age 88, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of Herman Addition, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in the Home. She was born on August 29, 1926 in Kinderhook, IL the daughter of Earl & Bernice (Boss) Vincent. She married Earl T. Mowen on December 9, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2004. Prior to her marriage, Ethel…

Linda Bronestine, age 57, of 2637 Elm, Quincy, died on Monday, May 25, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 12, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, IN, a daughter of Charles & Martina Gray. She married Randy Bronestine on May 4, 1990. He survives. Linda was manager of several area restaurants over the years including Little Caesars and Long…

James Robert “Duke” Bias, age 79, of 639 York, Apt. 507, formerly of Burlington, IA, died on Friday, May 22, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1936 in Quincy the son of James Edward and Mildred Elizabeth (Holly) Bias. Duke worked in construction and then later for Rudifer Potato Packing and retired from Lamont Factory all in Burlington, IA. He…

Helen Christina Baker, age 99, of the Good Samaritan Home, Quincy, died on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 6:15 a.m. in the home. She was born on July 18, 1915 in Adams County, IL, a daughter of Carl & Mary (Zengel) Baker. She attended St. Peter’s Grade School. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and former long-time member of St. Boniface…

Dr. Albert Paul Peter, 72, of rural Quincy, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Home in Quincy, IL. At the time of his death, he was a retired, well-respected livestock nutritionist with an outstanding reputation in his field. “Pete”, as he was most commonly called, was born on September 20, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois to Paul Alfred Peter and Ruth…

Evelyn Marie Reis of Quincy went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:55 a.m. in St. Vincent’s Home. Evelyn was born in Griggsville, IL on March 7, 1923, the daughter of Ray W. and Katherine (Polley) Dorsey. She was married to Lawrence “Babe” Reis on April 22, 1944. They were together for 62 years. He went to be…

Dr. Ollie “Pearl” Green, of 2323 Hunter’s Trail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formerly of Quincy, Illinois died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:40 a.m. at the Sycamore Healthcare Centre. She was born on October 3, 1936 in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents were the late Sullivan and Alice (Davis) Jackson they both preceded her in death. She married Moses Green,…

Pamela Kay Blackledge-Stevens, age 62, of 2519 Lakeside Dr., Quincy, died on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 9:10 p.m. in her home. She was born on September 15, 1952 in Rock Island, IL, a daughter of Jesse & Gladys (Grimsley) Blackledge. Pamela attended The Crossing 929 in Quincy. She was the former owner of Just Friends Bar at 5th & Locust. Pamela enjoyed being…

Russell O. “Candy” Stark, Jr., age 86, of Quincy, died on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Quincy, the son of Russell O & Inez (Boden) Stark, Sr. Candy was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He first married Dorothy A. Graham on October 14, 1950 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on…

Leroy Anthony Banks, a resident of the IL Veterans Home Quincy died May 14, 2015 at the Home. Leroy was born June 13, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to August and Marie Banks. Leroy recently moved to the Home from Chicago where he retired in 1993 after 26 years of service with the City of Chicago Department of Water. He was a graduate of…