Richard Henry Bocke, 90, of Quincy, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Good Samaritan Home, following a brief residency at the home. Richard was born April 15, 1924 in Quincy, a son of Henry and Eleanor Ridder Bocke. He was proud of the fact that he lived his entire life on North 12th Street, moving from 1017 North 12th directly across the street to…

Yolanda Gene Bowen, age 45, of Camp Point, IL, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1969 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Glenda Louise (Eddy) Frakes. Yolanda was a graduate of Vatterott College and was self-employed as a Cosmetologist. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care and…

Alvera “Pudy” Grawe, age 89, of 711 Sherwood, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in her home. She was born on June 5, 1925 in Quincy, the daughter of Landelin & Rose (Damhorst) Griesbaum. She married Leo E. Grawe on October 30, 1947 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1964. Mrs. Grawe worked at Moorman Manufacturing from 1972 until her…

Robert Charles “Bob” Hummel, 92, died at 11:35 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2014, in his home on Ehrhardt Road. Robert was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Ellington Township, the oldest son of Edward and Dorothy (Brink) Hummel. On Sept. 24, 1946, Robert married Rita M. Dietrich at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She died March 7, 1993. Bob graduated from St. Michael’s School on Columbus…

John K. “Jim” Feld, Sr. age 86, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, formerly of 605 So. 18th St., Quincy, died on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in the home. He was born on June 9, 1928 in Quincy, a son of John D. & Frances (Hurley) Feld. He married Sallie Jo Summers on June 20, 1953 in New London, MO. She preceded him in death…

Carolyn S. Lang age 73, of Quincy, died on Thursday, September 04, 2014 at 3:45 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. To honor Carolyn’s wishes, there are no services planned at this time. Interment will be at a later date in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Food Pantry at Quincy Catholic Charities or Masses may be given in her memory. Funeral arrangements for Carolyn…

Donna L. Sill age 80, of 3533 Wysteria Lane in Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Sunset Home. She was born December 10, 1933 in Quincy, a daughter of George D. and Esther A. Beckman Vinson. She married Gerald D. Sill on June 17, 1951, he preceded her in death June 1, 2014. Donna was a graduate of Unity High of Mendon…

Joyce Glanzman, age 72, of Sunset Home, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Sunset Home. She was born on June 1st, 1942, one of twin daughters born to Raymond John and Alberta Mae (Bond) Wennier. She married Edward J. Glanzman. At age 7, Joyce, and her twin sister, Joane, won in the Illinois State Twin Contest, for being the most identical. Joyce began…

Darrell W. Peacher, age 92, of 2015 Spring, died on Monday, September 1, 2014 in the St. Vincent Home. He was born on February 21, 1922 in Quincy, the son of Ward & Sylvia (McNulty) Peacher. he married Charlene Kroner on February 17, 1945. She preceded her in death in December of 2001. Darrell served in the United States navy during WWII. He was…

Rita M. Kroeger age 68, of 2609 Cherry St. died on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Rita was born October 5, 1945 in Joliet, IL a daughter of William Cecil and Jennie Mae (Briddle) Walker. She married Leroy J. Kroeger in Quincy on February 10, 1962, and he survives. Rita was of the Christian faith. She was a wonderful,…