Elizabeth C. Langan, age 93, of the Good Samaritan Home, Quincy, died on Monday, February 09, 2015 at 2:20 a.m. in the home. She was born on September 4, 1921 in Quincy, a daughter of William J. & Letitia (Bener) Schlottman. She married Patrick J. Langan on May 29, 1943 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pocatello, ID. He preceded her in death on…

Christine Kay Elizabeth Strieker, age 66, of rural Liberty, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL. She was born on July 21, 1948 in Quincy, the daughter of Ralph Goehl and Mildred Strieker. Ms. Strieker was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include a son: Roger Lee Strieker of rural Liberty with whom she lived.; a…

Virgilia “Jill” Fish, age 87, of 1501 Highland Lane, Quincy, died on February 2, 2015 at 12:17 p.m. in her home. She was born on January 21, 1928 in rural Clark County, MO, a daughter of Gilbert and Roxanne (Rogers) Musgrove. She married James L. Fish on October 15, 1948 in Quincy. He died on December 11, 2014. Jill was a homemaker and an…

Johnna L. (Lemon) Drake, age 51, of 606 Wexford Drive, Quincy, died on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was born on July 12, 1963 in Quincy, the daughter of Jack W. & Ginger (Chambers) Lemon. Johnna worked as a respiratory therapist at various places over the years. She was a member…

Mrs. Jeanette “Jay” A. Wensing age 89, of 920 Summit Dr. Quincy, died on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7:45 p.m. in her home. She was born September 10, 1925 in Quincy, a daughter of Edwin & Margaret (Vosse) Meise. Jay married Francis M. Wensing on September 9, 1950 in Quincy’s St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June…

Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Derhake, age 89, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 1201 North 14th St., Quincy, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 7:09 p.m. in the home. She was born on December 12, 1925 in Quincy, a daughter of Bernard & Frances (Smith) Wavering. She married Eugene Derhake on June 27, 1952 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in…

Mary Louise Powell, age 71, of 418 Washington St. Quincy, formerly of Payson, died on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. She was born January 6, 1944 in Milroy, MN a daughter of Ferdinand and Louise (Boerjan) Dobias. She married James R. Powell of April 11, 1964, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2013. Mary had most recently worked at…

Robert “Bob” Keller, age 87, of Timber Point Healthcare Center, Camp Point, IL, formerly of 527 Broadway, Quincy died on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 3:00 a.m. in the home. He was born on November 29, 1927 in Quincy, a son of George & Mary (Elfers) Keller. Bob liked to sing church hymns and listen to music. He was a story-teller and liked to…

Bruce John Nelson, age 70, of Liberty, IL, died on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his daughter’s home in Effingham, IL. He was born on May 7, 1944 in Quincy, a son of Leroy & Hilda (Stallmann) Nelson. Bruce served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was of the Catholic faith. He was the owner of a window and siding company. He is survived…

Verna E. Toombs, age 98, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015 in her home. Verna was born on June 18, 1916 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Edna (Klemme) Hoffman. She married Harry B. Toombs on January 2, 1945. He preceded in death on July 3, 1987. Verna retired from the DMV of the State of Rhode Island. She was a…