Sandra K. Guegel, age 74, of Seal Beach, CA, formerly of Quincy where she was born and raised, died on Monday, August 4, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1939 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Arthur & Antoinette (Altmix) Guegel. Sandra was a retired English Teacher in Southern California. She was a graduate of Marquette University. Sandra was of…

Robert J. Nutt, age 80, of 500 Van Buren, died on Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1934 in Clarksville, MO the son of James Dixon and Ina Margaret (Hartsock) Nutt. He married Wanda Moore. He later married Phyllis Hoffman Stanbridge. She survives. Mr. Nutt was a Journeyman Wireman for the IBEW Local 34 for 51 years.…

Marjorie Lea Shaffer age 75, of Good Samaritan Home died on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 6:05 a.m. in the Home. She was born January 21, 1939 in Quincy, a daughter of Jesse and Ola Tina (Hibbert) Tournear. She first married Harold Howard and later married William Shaffer. Marjorie had been employed cleaning homes and worked at various Quincy businesses, including Motorola, Micro Energy…

James E. “Jim” Schutte, age 74, of 1317 Northwood Acres, died on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in his home. He was born on November 18, 1939 in Quincy the son of Carl & Mabel (Fleming) Schutte. Jim was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. Jim served in the United States Army. He married Sandra K. “Sandy” Dieker on November 24, 1962 in St. John…

Gerald “Jerry” Graff, age 90, of the Good Samaritan Home formerly of Fowler, died on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Home. He was born on July 15, 1924 in Quincy the son of Clarence and Eva (Taylor) Graff and grew up on a farm near Baldwin Field. Gerald married Mary Lou Hipkins on September 22, 1946 in the Liberty Christian Church. She preceded…

Mary A. Hamann, age 91, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 1321 Koetters LN, died on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1923 in Cartersville, Iowa a daughter of Henry J. & Kathryn (Hart) Hickey. She married Carl F. Hamann on December 2, 1942 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church by Msgr. P.J. Fox. Mary…

Oneta F. Burner age 90, of 3831 Holiday Drive Quincy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 6:40 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Oneta was born January 24, 1924 in Quincy, a daughter of Grover C. and Eva H. (Hammer) Huner. She married Donald G. Burner on June 30, 1958 in Quincy and he survives. Oneta was a…

Dr. Tracy E. Shaw McDonald, age 44, of 4222 Bunker Dr., formerly of St. Augustine, FL, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in her home. She was born on June 29, 1970 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Dr. Terry & Mary (Meiners) Shaw. She married Stephen McDonald on November 12, 1996. Tracy was a 1988 graduate of Quincy High School. She attended…

Jacqueline Kay (Jacki) Bosse, age 59, of 1812 Highland Drive South, died on Monday, July 21, 2014 in her home. She was born on December 26, 1954 in Quincy, a daughter of Jack and Mary Frances (Meyer) Bosse. Jacki was a graduate of Quincy High School. She retired from the parts department at Buford Ward and Shottenkirk Chevy after 30 years of service, from…

Pattie K. Cheney, age 51, of 203 Chestnut St., Quincy, died on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9:15 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 12, 1962 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Seldon “Dean” & Myrtle (Shuler) Cheney. Pattie was of the Christian faith. She was the office manager for Lifetime Coating until the company closed. She most recently worked for…