Michael Le’Roy Hesse, age 71, of 1104 South 24th, died on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1945 in Quincy, IL. Michael married Donna Gibson in 1975. She preceded him in death in 2004. Michael later married Denise Figert Stagner on March 10, 2008. She survives. Michael worked at J. M. Huber from…

Mrs. Juanita Ruth (Poling) Allen, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the age of 81. Juanita was the beloved daughter and only child born to parents Ivan and Elizabeth (Baker) Poling of Loraine, IL on October 11, 1935. Following high school, she moved to Quincy to complete training and work as a medical and surgical assistant. In 1960, she…

Pauline Lavon Wilson, age 92, of the St. Vincent Home, formerly of 2035 Maple, died on Friday, February 10, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 18, 1924 in Plevna, MO, the daughter of Ernest Ural & Maude Elizabeth (Strickler) Wilson. Pauline worked for the Trailways Bus Line for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Salem United…

Kenneth L. Lewis, Sr., age 79, of Payson, died on Friday, February 9, 2017 in his home. He was born on May 23, 1938, in Unionville, MO, the son of Floyd Lewis and Elanore Bjork Lewis. He married Roberta Walker on August 31, 1970 in Quincy. She survives. Kenneth was a car detailer and worked at various car dealers in Quincy. In addition to…

Lillian Rice, age 93, of 3004 Ray Mar CT, formerly of 1111 Chestnut, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 in her home. She was born on April 22, 1923 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Charles & Mary (Waldhaus) Gustison. She married Arthur L. Rice on November 10, 1949 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 19,…

Gerald R. Hibbert, age 80, of the Timber Point Healthcare Center, formerly of 2714 Cedar View, Fowler, IL, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born on September 15, 1936 in Camp Point, IL the son of Arthur & Maymie (Huddelson) Hibbert. He married Judy Coulson on April 6, 1963. She survives. Mr. HIbbert was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr.…

Theodore J. “Ted” Berglind age 89, of Quincy, formerly of North Bottom Road, Quincy died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 4:05 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Ted was born October 25, 1927 in Quincy, a son of Arthur Theodore and Blanche Agnes (Schullian) Berglind. He married Virginia Ann Davis on December 26, 1950 in St. Mary Catholic Church, she preceded him in death September…

Clarence J. “Blackie-Can Man” Strieker, age 64, died in his home on February 3, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1953 in Quincy, the son of Carl Reed and Mildred Strieker. Survivors include: A DAUGHTER: Amanda Morse, a step-son Mike Morse, two half-brothers: Kevin Reed and Randy Reed, four half-sisters: Nancy Taylor, Brenda Short, Billie Reed and Carolyn Reed, two special nephews Roger…

Alexander Lee Rudicil, newborn child of Ticarra Rudicil, died on February 3, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Alexander is survived by: HIS MOTHER: Ticarra Rudicil and her siginificant other: Shilow Sparks. HIS GRANDMOTHER: Melissa Belden and her husband Rodney of Quincy HIS GRANDFATHER: Michael Stambaugh of Quincy GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS: Ruth Schoonover (Paul Gallaher) and Rayola Miller UNCLES: Clyde Rudicil (Courtney) AUNTS: Lakin Rudicil Smith (Kartney) and…

Joan E. Francis, age 73, of 500 Maine St., died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of Robert K. & Mary Etta (Perkins) Edwards. She married Charles Francis on August 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1998. Joan was a long-time cook at Sprout’s Inn. She…