Darlene M. Ritterbusch, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in her home. Darlene was born October 25, 1923 in Clayton, IL a daughter of Ralph and Venia (Zeiger) Vollbracht. On July 14, 1942 in Palmyra, MO she married Harold Ritterbusch. He was her loving husband for 71 years. He survives. Darlene was a 1941 graduate of Clayton High School. She worked…

Helen E. Holeman Boden, age 97, of 2527 Dennis Dr., Quincy, died on Friday, October 11, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1915 in Hannibal, MO, a daughter of John & Elizabeth Hufford. She first married Estel Holeman. He preceded her in death in 1981. She later married Donald F. “Red” Boden, who preceded her in death in 2007. Helen…

Yvonne “Bonnie” Young, age 77, of Park Hills, MO, formerly of Quincy, IL, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Farmington, MO. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Adams County, IL, a daughter of Vernon & Martha (Gallagher) Tournear. She married John Young. He preceded her in death. Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Tami Maxwell of Park Hills, MO; a son,…

Brandon Jan Smith, age 32, of 628 North 12th, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1981 in Quincy. Brandon was a welder for Knapheide Manufacturing Co. Brandon enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, & camping. His greatest enjoyment was the time spent with family & friends. He is survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Jayla Ann Smith, and Jayce Alan…

Francis “Fritz” E. Koch, age 79, of Mendon, Il went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Francis was born on November 9, 1933 in Mt. Sterling, IL and was the son of Eugene & Irene (Garthaus) Koch. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Sparrow Koch on December 30, 1953 in St. Mary Catholic Church in Quincy,…

Jackie “Jay” R. Hawkins III, age 25, of 934 Hampshire, died on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 5:52 PM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 9th, 1988 in Quincy the son of Jackie R. & Monica (Fletcher) Hawkins, Jr. He was a 2006 graduate of Quincy High School and had received a degree in electrical technology from John Wood Community College. Jay…

Lloyd L. “Buck” Reynolds, age 68, of Keokuk, IA died on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11:54 AM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of James Perry & Mabel Esther (Washburn) Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a mechanic. He attended Hamilton High School. He also served in the United States Army. He is survived by: TWO…

Daniel J. Koch, age 40, of 1311 Janeway, Kirksville, MO, died on Monday, September 30, 2013 in the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 30, 1973 in Quincy, IL the son of James & Carol (Beck) Koch. He was a graduate of Kirksville High School. Dan was a printer. He worked for Standard Register, then later for Press…

Norma J. Morcum, age 78, of the Sunset Home, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 11:23 AM in the Sunset Home. She was born on November 26, 1934 in St. Louis, MO,the daughter of Glen and Katherine (Inskip) Vaughn. She first married Bernard Curley, Sr. She later married Melvin Powell. She then later married Robert Morcum. Robert preceded her in death. Norma was…

Janet M. Fox age 62, of Fowler, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born July 31, 1951 in Keokuk, IA; a daughter of Marion “Smokey” L. and Delores L. (Belt) Fox. Janet was raised by her grandparents, Drew and Beulah Roberts. She married Lee A Berhorst in the LaBelle Baptist Church, LaBelle, MO on October 26, 1974. Janet had…