Lowell E. “Bill” Kayser, 94, of Quincy died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. Bill was born August 4, 1919, in Prairie Du Rocher, IL. He was the son of George Kayser and Louise Mollet Kayser. Bill met Marian Kientzle at a dance hall in St Louis shortly after World War II ended. They were married June 19, 1948 at St Boniface Church…

Cristy Collene Puff, age 33, of Gillespie, IL, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2014 in her home and now will be fully protected and safe in the arms of our victorious Lord. She was born on September 29, 1980 in Quincy, IL. Cristy is the daughter of Edmund Puff and Kringle (Brown) Lindsey. Cristy graduated from Barry High School, Barry, IL in 1999.…

Carol Loos, age 66, of Payson, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in her home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in Greenmount Cemetery. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joan M. Koetters, age 61, of 923 East 1323rd Lane, Liberty, IL died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1952 in Quincy, the daughter of Raymond & Ermilla (Peters) Genenbacher. She was a graduate of Payson Seymour High School and Gem City Beauty College. She married James “Jim” Koetters in St. Anthony Catholic Church on February…

Nicholas L. Davis, age 72, of 4300 Bunker Dr., Quincy, died on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1941 in Quincy, a son of Merle Davis & Dorothy A. Marquardt. Mr. Davis was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He attended both Culver Stockton and Quincy College. He was a lifetime member of…

Ronald John Wellman, age 71, of 6812 Judy Ave., Quincy, died on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. in his home. He was born on November 20, 1942 in Quincy, a son of Clarence E. & Sylvia E. (Kroner) Wellman. He married Brenda K. Yackle on April 9, 1977 in Quincy. She survives. Ron was a Quincy businessman and ordained minister. He opened…

Sue A. Bence age 49, of 202 East Spring St. Camp Point, IL died on Thursday May 8, 2014 at 9:01 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Sue was born June 7, 1964 in Quincy, a daughter of Raymond Walton and Sue (Borenson) Walton Bridgeman . On June 14, 1991 Sue married Mike Bence and he survives. Sue was a C.N.A. and had worked at Timberpointe…

Joshua Charles Werner, age 31, of 3907 Halfpap Lane, Quincy, died on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 5:33 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1983 in Moberly, MO, a son of Donald “Chuck” & Debra L. (Triplett) Werner. He was a member of River of Life Church. He was “blessed and proud to say so”! Joshua looked forward to attending…

Glen Eugene Lantz, age 81, of 2106 Jefferson, died on Sunday May 4, 2014 in St. Vincent Home. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Mt. Sterling the son of Harold E. & M. Claudine (Cowen) Lantz. He married Ruth Meehan on July 12, 1962 in Mt. Sterling. She survives. Mr. Lantz served in the United States Army during the Korean War from…

John E. Carman, age 68, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1946 in Stoutsville, MO, the son of William “Mutt” and Ethel (Pierceall) Carman. He married Debra Dee Staley on May 27, 1983. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2003. John was a pressman for the Quincy Herald Whig, retiring…