Berdella Hanlin, age 93, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 2531 Sharon Dr, died on Friday, August 21, 2015 in the Home. She was born on May 25, 1922 at home in Griggsville, Il the daughter of General Clifton and Anna (Brown) Moore. She married John W. Hanlin on June 30, 1949 in Pittsfield, IL. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1990.…

Ann Marie Knuffman, age 65, of 1331 Hamann Lane, died peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8:15 PM in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry J. & Marilyn (Cheney) Holtschlag. Ann was a graduate of St. Rose Grade School, Notre Dame High School and Quincy College. She married Marvin Edward…

Anna Wietholder, age 65, of Maple Terrace, died on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:24 PM in Maple Terrace. She was born on August 6, 1950 in Quincy, the daughter of John & Alice (Wand) Wietholder. Anna worked at the Transitions workshop. Anna loved sweets in any way shape or form. She had a special bond with everyone she met at Maple Terrace and…

Paul Leckbee, age 51, of 636 State, died on August 17, 2015 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1963 in Quincy the son of Clinton P. and Martha (Ahern) Leckbee. Paul had worked at Knapheide Manufacturing Co. He was of the Catholic Faith. He is survived by his aunts: Maureen Leckbee, Mary Leckbee, Elnora Stover and her husband Lawrence; and Sandra…

Mary Kathleen Hills, age 80, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 617 Maple, died on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 6:18 PM in the Home. She was born on July 22, 1935 in Summertown, TN, the daughter of Graves Ceton and Henly Ann (Matlock) Payne. She married Ernest C. Hills on March 24, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1995. Mary worked…

Rita C. Niehaus age 89, of Quincy, formerly of Springfield, IL, died on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 7:53 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Rita was born December 5, 1925 in Quincy, a daughter of Robert Lee and Mary Katherine (Kemner) Barger. She married Clarence Niehaus on May 7, 1947 in Quincy’s St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, he preceded her in death on March…

Mary J. Harker, age 82, of the St. Vincent’s Home, Quincy, died on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in the home. She was born on December 4, 1932 in New Canton, IL, a daughter of Clifford & Lena (Williams) DeVerger. She married Norman L. Harker. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1991. Mary had a beautiful smile that made her eyes sparkle. She…

Donald H. “Don” Hilgenbrinck, 87, of Quincy, IL passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Home of Quincy on Thursday, August 13, 2015. He was born in Quincy on April 14, 1928. He was the son of Herman “Bud” and Marie (Maas) Hilgenbrinck. He married the late Eleanor Peters on August 11, 1956 in Quincy’s St. Peter Catholic Church, she preceded him in death on…

Michael J. Kelley, age 59, of 2220 North 12th, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on October 7, 1955 in Quincy the son of Richard & Jacqueline (Churchwell) Kelley. Mike was retired from Blessing Hospital. Mike is survived by: ONE SON: Jon Kelley of Quincy ONE BROTHER: Richard Kelley and his wife Betty of Quincy…

Ronald L. Belker age 73, formerly of Quincy died on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:40 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Ronald was born August 29, 1941 in Quincy, a son of Gary and Bertha (Schmelzle) Belker. Ron had worked for Blick’s Construction. He served in the in the U.S. Navy. Ron was a member of the former St. John…