Carlene Ann Wolf, age 94, of Quincy, died on July 12, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on August 31, 1931, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. She married Daniel Jerome Wolf on April 23, 1955 at St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1996. She retired from Illinois Veterans Home…

David Dittmer, age 51, of Quincy, died on July 11, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1974, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of Thomas and Deborah (Lorenson) Dittmer. He had worked in the concrete industry. David enjoyed skateboarding in his younger years and was an unpredictable daredevil. He enjoyed bowling in his free time and loved to play chess. David…

Jim S. Smith, age 73, died on Friday, July 10, 2026, in his home. He was born October 25, 1952, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of William and Ruby Mae (Milhauser) Smith. He was the 16th of 19 children. He attended Camp Point High School and graduated in 1970. Jim then went on to Quincy Technical College where he earned a draftsman degree in…

Wilma Deming, age 84, of Ursa, died on July 9, 2026 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1942 in Boaz, IL the daughter of Joe and Lillie (Durall) Meyer. She married E. Wayne Deming on June 10, 1964 in Palmyra, MO. She enjoyed taking care of her family. She found enjoyment in cooking for her family and checking in on them.…

Dorothy Brassfield, age 92 of Quincy, died on July 8, 2026 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1934 to Floyd and Flossie (Rainey) Lindsey. On October 3, 1953 she married the love of her life, Albert Brassfield. They celebrated 45 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1998. Through Dorothy’s hard work ethics, she worked at many…

Ralph Walker, 78, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. Most knew him simply as “Uncle Ralph” or “Papa Ralph.” He leaves behind a legacy of living life with a full heart, a quick smile, and a fearless spirit. He loved to have fun, never knew a stranger, and could strike up a conversation with…

Aaron Daniel Wachtel, age 52, of Sherman, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Chicago, IL with his sister, Carol, by his side. He was born on September 25, 1973, in Quincy, IL, the son of John and Marsue (Markey) Wachtel. Aaron was raised in the Catholic faith. He dedicated his career to his passion for motors, serving as the parts manager…

David L. Lamphere, age 78, of Quincy, died on July 5, 2026, at Golden Good Shepherd Home. He was born on November 14, 1947, in Sheldon, IA, the son of Fred and Arlene (Reuter) Lamphere. David was a history teacher and taught Junior High School in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. David was a lifelong “Student…

Juli Rae Bollman, age 67, of Loraine, IL, passed away in her home on July 5, 2026. She was born in Quincy on January 23, 1959, a daughter of Jim and Nancy (Fitch) Werner. She married Jeff Bollman on August 3, 1984, in Quincy. He survives. Juli worked as a paramedic for Adams County EMS until her retirement. In her spare time, she loved…

Joyce Kuhl, age 81, of Emden, MO, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1945 in Lincoln, IL the daughter of Frederick and Tressa (Matthews) Barrett. She married Kenneth Kuhl on April 11, 1970. He survives. Joyce had worked for State Farm and then ran an in-home daycare where she took care of hundreds and…