Jerry R. Poore, age 71, of Quincy, died on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Kirksville, MO the son of James Ray and Leanna Elsie (Walters) Poore. He married Amy Nauert on September 10, 1988 in Quincy. She survives. Jerry worked for many years at American Family Insurance. He later worked in sales for numerous…

Norma R. Rush Norma R. Rush, 84, of Quincy died Tuesday, August 5th in Bradford Villa. Norma was born March 17, 1941, in Quincy, the 9th of 10 children born to Lloyd Bryan and Hellen Vera (Boles) Douglas. She married Paul Rush October 15, 1960, in Madison Park Christian Church. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before his passing March 17,2023. Norma was a…

Julia Ann Maas, a cherished wife, devoted mother of 7, proud grandmother of 27, great-grandmother of 11, and lifelong Catholic, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 15, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, Julia was the beloved daughter of Kathryn and Benjamin Joachim and the younger sister of JJ (James) Joachim. From an early age, she was…

Lloyd William Peters, age 87, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1938, to Edmund and Laura (Ohnemus) Peters. On February 17, 1962, he married Jean V. (Hartzell) Peters at the former St. Mary Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death in 2019. Lloyd lived in Quincy, Illinois, his entire life and was…

Richard D. Meyer, age 71, of Quincy, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Wood River, IL with his daughter, Nikki, by his side. He was born on July 3, 1954 in Quincy the son of Wilbur and Gladys (Smith) Meyer. He married Eileen Baker in August 12, 2000. She preceded him in death in January of 2002. Richard had previously worked at the…

John Shoop, age 79, of Mendon, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in his home. He was born on February 12, 1946 in Quincy, IL the son of Vernie and Pauline (Zanger) Shoop. He married Juanita Smith on December 15, 1967 in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Shoop was a truck driver. John was a motorcycle guy, bringing one of the first choppers to the…

Michl Seth Hiatt passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, with his mother by his side. Michl was born on April 7, 1975, to Dennis Lee Hiatt and Susan Kay (Hagmeier) Hiatt in Keokuk, Iowa. He was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and was a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) and Direct Support Person (DSP). Michl greatly enjoyed gaming. Several times…

James R. Ponsot, age 98, of Illinois Veterans Home, died at 1:55 PM on July 27, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on February 3, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, a son of Odilo A. and Margaret E. (Oeschner) Ponsot. He married Norma D. Caldwell on June 25, 1949 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. Louis. After 67…

Earl Ray Ferguson age 86, of Quincy died on Friday July 25, 2025, in his home. Earl was born in Clark, MO on February 24, 1939, one of Loren and Etha (McMurray) Feguson’s eleven children. Earl served for two years in the U.S. Army. He then worked at the former Electric Wheel Company in Quincy until they closed. He continued working at Bud and…

Melissa A. Hackamack, age 40, of Taylor, MO, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on October 28, 1984 in Quincy the daughter of Larry & Joyce (Windoffer) Taute. She married Lucas Hackamack on August 12, 2006. He survives. Melissa most recently worked at the United Community Credit Union. Melissa loved hunting, fishing and…