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John Melvin Shoemaker
John Melvin Shoemaker, age 86, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born July 14, 1937 in Delaware, Arkansas. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army. John earned an Associate’s Degree from Florissant Valley Community College in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired in 1995 from General Motors with a career spanning over 30 years. While…
Daniel Lechner, Sr.
Daniel Louis Lechner, Sr., age 81, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the Illinois Veterans’ Home. He was born in LaSalle, IL on July 10, 1942 the son of Urban and Louise (Schmitz) Lechner. Dan served his country in the Marines from 1961-1965 and received the Good Conduct Medal. He was very dedicated to the Catholic religion. Dan is survived by…
Ethel Louise Beeler
Ethel Louise Beeler, 93, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Blessing Hospital. Ethel was born on October 12, 1930, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Lucille (Batson) Shaw. Ethel was a homemaker and was known as a spitfire who kept the children and grandchildren in line. She enjoyed baking and making candy for friends and family during the…
Florence T. Griesbaum
Florence T. Griesbaum, age 73, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. She was born on April 15, 1950 in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Irene (Reckers) Klauser. She married Michael Griesbaum on May 19, 1973. He survives. Florence worked at St. Dominic School in the cafeteria. She later was the manager of the Coffee Room…
Norma L. Harmon
Norma L. Harmon, age 89, of Quincy, died on March 4, 2024 in her home. No formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary Wellman
Gary E. Wellman, age 77, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Bradford Villa. He was born on March 2, 1947 in Quincy the son of Edward C. & Velma (Alexander) Wellman. He married Bobette Suzanne ‘Bobbi’ Martin on February 21, 1970. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2018. Gary was most recently a computer programmer with EDS. He was…
Curtis Boone
Curtis Edward Boone, 33, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in his home. He was born on July 3, 1990 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Tom and Nancy (Sherman) Boone. They both survive. Curtis graduated from Quincy High School in 2008 and went on to work as a machinist, most recently at Titan Wheel. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic…
Carl R. Cain
Carl R Cain, age 79 of Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Timber Point Healthcare Center, Camp Point, IL. He was born on February 9, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles and Carol Cain. Carl is survived by his two children, Carla Houghton (Jeff) of Leesburg, Florida and David Cain (Holly) of Quincy, as well as 5 grandchildren, Dustin…
Jerry L. McElhoe
Jerry L. McElhoe, age 83, of Quincy, died on February 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Cherry Box, MO the son of Estel and Naomi (Perrigo) McElhoe. Jerry married the love of his life, Judy Johnson on July 20, 1963. She survives. Jerry worked as a tool and dye maker and an over the road truck…
Vickie M. Althaus
Vickie M. Althaus, age 59, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 26, 2024 in her home. She was born on August 13, 1964 in Quincy, the daughter of LeRoy and Carolyn (Rottman) Doane. She married Pat Althaus on July 9, 1993. They had celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last year. He survives. Vickie was a 1982 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Vickie…