Gena R. Austin, age 44, of 204 Lind, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in her home. She was born on June 13, 1969 in Quincy, the daughter of Russell & Gena (Woods) Austin. Gena worked as a secretary for Quincy Machine and Welding. Gena liked to dance and shop for clothes. She also enjoyed cooking, mushroom hunting, fishing, listening to bands and live…

Vikki (Davis) Harris, 58 of Quincy, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 9:30 am, October 27, 2013, in Blessing Hospital. Vikki was born on September 25, 1955, In Fort Leonard Wood, MO, to Rodger and Dolores (Gordon) Davis. Vikki was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and attended Southern Illinois University where she received a Bachelor of Science and a…

Joan Mary Dietrich, age 77, of 911 Cherry, Quincy, died on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in her home, where she was raised and where she raised her family. She was born on Flag Day — June 14, 1936 in Quincy, a daughter of Joseph Nicholas & Marie Elizabeth (Bohne) Durand. She married Richard W. Dietrich on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose of Lima…

Linda Kay Strader, age 66, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 9:10 p.m. in Blessing Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Quincy, a daughter of Kenneth & Dorothy (Sheer) Strader. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Quincy High School. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed time spent gardening and shopping.…

Teresa M. Biesterfeld, age 51, of 2603 West Valley View, Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1962 in Quincy the daughter of Marilyn Thomas. She married Danny Biesterfeld in April 2003. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Trisha Thomas of Quincy and Roger Dean Gille, Jr…

Tracie Lynn Hillebrenner age 44, of Lakeshore Hills, Fowler and formerly of Payson, IL died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in her home. Tracie was born January 14, 1969 in Springfield, IL a daughter of Richard and Carol (Merker) Hillebrenner. Tracie was a self-employed personal assistant. She had attended Ellington Grade School and was a graduate of Quincy High School. She…

James P. Ward, age 70, of 1927 W. Wilmar Dr., Quincy, died on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 6:30 a.m. at the Illinois Veteran’s Home following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jim was born on April 26, 1943 in Ottumwa, IA, a son of Paul J. and Harriet (Cottrell) Ward. He married Marilyn Reid on August 26, 1966 in Oakland, CA. She survives.…

Beverly Cane, age 74, of 1435 Spruce, died on Friday, October 18, 2013 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on December 26, 1938 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Ted & Nina (Evans) Platt. She married Donald E. Cane on February 3, 1961 in St. Louis. He survives. Beverly was a member and Past President of the Women Business Association. She…

Mausilee Sylas Knight, age 75, of 1315 College, died on Friday, October 18, 2013 in St. Vincent Home. She was born on February 12, 1938 in Chicago, one of six children born to the union of Nola Brewer and Frank Sylas Sr. She went to be with the LORD on October 18, 2013 and joined her parents and sisters Juanita Sylas Spencer, Francis Sylas…

Robert E. Halle, age 86, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 1720 Hamann Lane, died on Friday, October 17, 2013 in the Home. He was born on April 12, 1927 in Quincy, the son of Marvin & Catherine (Boden) Halle. Mr. Halle had retired from Gardner Denver after 32 years of service. He was a Navy Veteran of both WWII and the Korean…