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Helen Lucile Anderson Pool
Helen Anderson Pool of Quincy, Illinois, Bickford Senior Living, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 100. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ross Pool of Quincy, Illinois. Helen was the last surviving child of the late Albert E. and Esther Sharp Anderson; her siblings, sister Ruth Anderson Botts, and brothers Robert D., George, and Marion Anderson, preceded…
Henry B. Geise
Henry Bernard Geise, age 87, of Quincy, IL and a former resident of Estero, FL, passed away December 1, 2023, at home in Quincy. Henry was born April 3, 1936 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was the son of Bernard Henry and Violet Marie (Wabel) Geise. Henry was the oldest of 4 children and the only son. He loved to tell…
Joan M. Dittmer
Joan M. Dittmer 79 of Pontiac, IL died Friday December 1, 2023 at 1:22am at Goldwater Care in Pontiac. Joan was born on October 16, 1944 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Giles and Florence (Schreacke) Varner. She married John E. Dittmer on September 7, 1963 in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1996. Survivors include: three sons: John (Deanna)…
Russell F. “Russ” Sparrow
Russell “Russ” Frank Sparrow, age 65, of Quincy passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1958, in Quincy, the son of Elmer William and Florine Marie (Altgilbers) Sparrow. Russ married Judy Mock on May 1, 2010, in Blessed Sacrament Parish and she survives. Russ was a 1976 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. In…
Sherry A. Smith
Sherry A. Smith, age 66, of Quincy, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in her home. She was born on September 29, 1957 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the daughter of Dale & Connie (Grotz) Gallamore. Sherry was a home health aide in the Quincy Area. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and going for rides. She liked time spent with her kids and grandchildren. She is survived…
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Costigan
Lawrence (Larry) J. Costigan of Quincy, IL, died unexpectedly the afternoon of November 22, 2023 in his home at 68 years old. Larry was born on February 11, 1955 in Quincy, IL to James (Jim) & Dorothy (Giese) Costigan. He married his high school sweetheart, Gail K. Hess on February 16, 1974 at St. Boniface Church in Quincy. The two were married for 49…
William A. Hulett
William A. Hulett, age 72, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 20, 2023 in his home. He was born on August 2, 1951 in Quincy the son of Vern and Opal L. (Cline) Hulett. He married Mary Biles on June 10, 1973. She survives. He was of the Christian Faith. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by: His children: Charles Hulett…
Frances Meyers
Frances Meyers, age 81, of Macomb, formerly of Quincy, died on November 19, 2023 in Macomb. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Quincy the daughter of Arthur and Eva (Burkenbile) Lummer. She married Arthur Meyers. He preceded her in death in 1989. Frances had worked at the Travelodge and later in the dietary at Good Samaritan Home. She was of the Christian…
Kathy L. Jones
Kathy L. Jones age 71, of Quincy died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Kathy was born in Kirksville, MO, on September 6, 1952, a daughter of Reason Frank and Hilma June (Phillips) Goodwin. Her family moved to Bowen, IL when she was a small child. She married Richard E. Jones on March 23, 1979, in Quincy, and…
Harold Bowler
Harold Bowler, age 77, of Liberty, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1946 in Hannibal, MO the son of Edward & Melissa (Chapman) Bowler. He married Deborah Warning on July 13, 1973. She survives. Harold was a welder for local manufacturers. He loved watching Western movies and was a huge John Wayne fan. In earlier…