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…

Margaret Ann Specht White, age 75, formerly of 1525 Lew Court in Quincy, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Sycamore Healthcare Centre. She was born on March 8, 1938 in Quincy, the daughter of Harvey and Rachel (Phillips) Specht. She married Lawrence White of Carthage on July 2, 1966 in Union United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in 2008. Margaret…

Mary Elizabeth Mirande Scheufele, 89, of 907 Hillside Ct., died on Monday October 14, 2013 at Bickford of Quincy. She was born on May 25, 1924 in Ilasco, MO, daughter of Joseph and Santa (Cambrae) Mirande. She married Charles E. Scheufele on January 5, 1947 in Ilasco, MO. He survives. Mary worked at Motorola Company in Quincy for 19 years. She then worked at…

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…