Linda May Shear, age 72, of the LaBelle Manor Nursing Home, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Linda was the second of eight children of Charles William Shear and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Shear. (She was the first daughter in the family). Her family members included three brothers and four sisters as well as their families. Her siblings were: James Shear of…

Theresa M. Cheney age 59, of 2880 Highway P Durham, MO died on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 4:53 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Theresa was born October 21, 1957 in Quincy a daughter of Harold and Maxine (Powell) Snow. She married Ronnie Cheney on April 27, 1985 and he survives. Theresa was a homemaker. She was a graduate of John Wood Community College. Her…

Lawrence “Beaver” Ehrhardt, age 81, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center, died on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Home. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Liberty, IL the son of Lawrence & Ida (Benz) Ehrhardt. He married Irene Hibbard Mester. She preceded him in death. Lawrence served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He is…

Jason Alan Schroder age 42, of 1704 Chestnut St. Quincy died in his home Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 9:51 a.m. Jason was born January 10, 1975 in Quincy, a son of Jay D. & Teri (Nutt) Schroder. Jason attended Quincy High School. He also attended The Crossing. He loved music and going to concerts. He liked to go mushroom hunting and spending time…

Tony L. Forrest, age 51, of 640 Chestnut, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Blessing Hospital at 6:38 AM. Tony was born on August 3, 1965 a son of Terry Lee & Ruthann (Misner) Forrest. Tony attended Quincy Senior High. He is survived by: HIS MOTHER: Ruthann Forrest of Quincy, THREE CHILDREN: Darren Forrest and his wife Krista of Quincy, Kristin Washington and…

Ruth Ann Essington age 69, of 1438 North 1403rd Lane, Fowler, IL died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. in her home. She was born August 4, 1947 in Breese, IL a daughter of Martin and Frieda (Kleiboeker) Hugo. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert J. “Bob” Essington on February 11, 1967 in Messiah Lutheran Church in Carlyle, IL. Bob preceded…

Harold N. Douglas, Jr., age 68, of 4611 State passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1949 in Quincy, IL, a son to Harold N. Douglas, Sr. and Consuella Burnett Douglas. Harold was a graduate of Quincy High School. He initially was employed by Davis Cleaver Company. He was most recently employed by Industrial Support…

Charles R. Briddle, 85, of 715 N. 17th Street in Quincy, and most recently of the Illinois Veterans Home, died at 12:48am on Tuesday, April 4. Born on March 1, 1932 in Quincy, Charlie was a son of Ray Sydney and Frances Leeper Briddle. He married Carolyn Ann Kemner on October 5, 1957 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, and she survives. Charlie was…

Margaret Jane Gilbert, age 95, of St. Vincent Home died on April 2, 2017 in the Home. She was born on December 29, 1921 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Agnes (White) Treifenbach. She first married Floyd Schroeder and later married Henry Gilbert, both preceded her in death. Margaret was a homemaker and dental assistant for many years. She liked gardening especially her…

Wilma I. Brink age 89, of Quincy died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 10:34 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Wilma was born January 25, 1928 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Andrew & Mary (Jansen) Tappe. She married Albert E. Brink, Sr. on May 28, 1949 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2004.…