Melvin Joseph Arns, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 3303 North College, died on Saturday, February 15, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1924 in Quincy, IL the son of Henry & Caroline (Timpe) Arns. He married Norma Jean Duesterhaus on June 4, 1951. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2007.…

Virginia Stipp Dieckhoff, age 95, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 2:47 a.m. on February 13, 2014 at Martin Healthcare in Bloomington. Virginia “Ginny” was born on April 18, 1918 in Quincy, the second child of Arthur & Clara (Mertens) Forrest. She married George “Jazz” Stipp on November 7, 1939 at St. Peter’s Rectory, Quincy. He passed away April 16,…

James E. “Jim” Riherd, age 83, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in the home. He was born on June 22, 1930 in Elmhurst, IL, a son of James C. & Frances (Mayer) Riherd. He married Edith Sherwood in 1968 in West Burlington, IA. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2002. Mr. Riherd was a graduate of…

Mary Frances Hawkins age 69, of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Quincy died on Wednesday, December 31, 2013 at 10:35 p.m. in the William J. Rice Memorial Care Center in Munster, IN. She was born April 6, 1944 in LaGrange, MO a daughter of Elgie and Velma (Hickman) Humphrey. She married Jackie R. Hawkins, Sr. of March 19, 1960 and he survives. Mary was…

Donald Frank Bangert, 87, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 in Sunset Nursing Home. His faithful and exceptional nurse practitioner Jane Peterson diagnosed Don with lymphoma cancer in June of 2013. He fought a long and courageous battle since then and was able to stay in his home with the assistance of his caring wife, wonderful Hospice staff, and competent Carelink staff until…

Robert L. “Bobby” Vaughn, age 68, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1945 in Granite City, IL the son of Glen & Katherine (Inskip) Vaughn. Bobby worked for Coca-Cola for 26 years. He then later worked for Quincy Recycle until his retirement. Bobby enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by: ONE DAUGHTER:…

Jeri L. Rees, age 64, of Maywood, MO, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 25, 1949 in Quincy the daughter of Charles W. & Jacqueline (Hessing) Davis. She married Ronald Rees on March 30, 1968. He survives. Jeri was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Rees was a cook at the former St.…

Leslie Charles “Bud” Woods, age 70, of 700 South 16th, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in his home. He was born on April 5, 1943 in Quincy the son of Norman and Thelma Jean (Crist) Woods. He married Margaret A. (Minor) Hays on October 14, 1992 in Las Vegas, NV. She survives. Mr. Woods was a self-employed barber and had been a truck driver…

Catherine E. Oitker, age 85, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 815 South 9th, died on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 11:10 AM in Blessing Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1928 in Spooner, WI the daughter of Clifford and Thelma (Herren) Lenz. She married Donald G. Oitker on July 10, 1954 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in…

Timothy G. Jarvis age 66, of 1426 Sycamore St. Quincy, died on January 26, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. He was born October 15, 1947 in Mountain Home, AR, a son of Howard & Pearl (Johnson) Jarvis. He married Kathryn Leveque on August 18, 1989 in Paducah, KY and she survives. Timothy was employed by the City of Quincy, beginning his career as a mechanic…