LaVerne Marie Bevans, age 86, of Williamstown, MO, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1928 in Williamstown, MO, the daughter of Robert Lee & Alma May (Spidle) Merrell. She married Lester Bevans on March 18, 1950 in Canton, MO. He preceded her in death in 1972. LaVerne was a beautician, owning and operating ‘LaVerne’s Beauty…

Dorothy G. Schuering, age 92, of Bradford Villa in Quincy, died on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the home. She was born on May 28, 1922 in Rotterdam, NY, a daughter of Adam & Ruth (Woodland) Gill. She married Paul J. “Tony” Schuering in a military wedding on June 13, 1945 in Marietta, PA. He preceded her in death on February…

Marjorie Lois Crabtree, age 84, of 217 Elm St., Quincy, died on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 6:20 a.m. in North Adams Home, Mendon, IL. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Chillicothe, MO, a daughter of Stanley Louis & Flora Elizabeth (Ammons) Drummond. She married Harvey LeRoy Crabtree, Sr. on February 10, 1946 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on August…

Bertram “Bert” Clem Wienhoff, 93, of Quincy, passed away Saturday (April 4) at Blessing Hospital. His death was due to complications from pneumonia. He was born on December 16, 1921, in Quincy, to Amelia (Menke) and Clem Wienhoff. He married Phyllis Argust in 1944. Following their divorce, he married Betty Smalley Dutt on June 16, 1967. Both Phyllis and Betty survive him. A lifelong…

Kim Arlene Young, age 54, of 219 S. 11th St., Quincy, died on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:38 p.m. in the home. She was born on October 3, 1960 in Quincy, a daughter of Robert T. & Mary A. (Bowman) Young. Kim worked in various positions at local Quincy restaurants before her retirement. She will be remembered as a loving mother and a…

Leonard E. “Sonny” Straub, age 91, of Bradford Villa, Quincy, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Sunset Home. He was born on August 8, 1923 in Quincy, a son of Emery Clay & Margarett (Moore) Straub. He married Billie L. Smith on September 22, 1949 in Grace United Methodist Church, Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1995. Sonny served in…

Rayshone “Boss” Humphrey, Jr., age 12, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was born on July 3, 2002 in Quincy the son of Tynisa Nebe and Rayshone Humphrey, Sr. “Boss” was a 7th grade student at the Quincy Junior High School. He was a member of Grandview Church. “Boss’ was a leader amongst his peers. He liked track and football. He…

Peggy L. Andrews, age 76, of Lampe Hi-Rise Apartments, Quincy, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 15, 1938 in Augusta, IL, a daughter of Harry Givens, Jr. & Lillie Ellen (Crumm) Summers. Peggy worked as a CNA for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and everything Scooby Doo. She loved doing arts…

Keith W. Hinshaw, age 62, of Payson, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:10 AM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1952 in St. Louis, MO the son of Harry & Eloner (Theurer) Hinshaw. He married Pamela Tournear on August 3, 1996. She survives. Keith was a professional musician and played all over the United States. After settling in Quincy,…

Richard L. “Dick” Sullivan, age 78, formerly of 1001 Klondike Rd, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Sunset Home. He was born on May 13, 1936 in Macomb, IL the son of Cyril & Mildred (Heineke) Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan married Patricia A. Wild on April 19, 1958 in St. John Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on March 9, 2003. Mr. Sullivan…