A sweet, funny, classy woman was called to her eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Marianne Crocker of 2200 Maine, Quincy, died peacefully at 5:40 p.m., fulfilling her own catchphrase, “I’m 92 and it’s time to say skidoo.” Marianne was born in Quincy on August 28, 1921, the daughter of Lawrence and Anne Jurgensmeyer VonderHaar. A child of the Roaring 20s and the…

David K. Bradshaw, age 58, of 3102 Schildt Ln, died on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Blessing Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 8, 1955 in Quincy the son of L. Herbert and A. Bernice (Harper) Bradshaw. David worked in food service and was most recently the kitchen manager at Kutters until his illness. David was an accomplished…

Jesse “Hal” Jameson, age 92, of 2931 Bluff Ridge Dr., Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Good Samaritan Home. He was born on October 4, 1920 in Toronto, Ontario Canada, a son of George Charles & Mabel (Smith) Jameson. He first married Johnette Hatch and she preceded him in death. He married Bonnie Webster on May 25, 1973 in the Church of…

G. Nelson Colgrove age 82, of 2108 Cherry Lane Estates, formerly of Liberty, died on Tuesday, surrounded by his family, September 24, 2013 at 8:50 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Nelson was born June 1, 1931 in Hull, IL a son of Iwayne and Gertrude (Wagy) Colgrove. He married Bernice Brown on April 11, 1954 in Hull United Methodist Church and she survives. Nelson worked…

Roy C. Burris, age 85, of Quincy, Illinois died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the St. Vincents Home. He was born in Waukegan, IL, the son of Roy S. & Helen (Juniewicz) Burris. He married Doris Mlinar with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Roy retired from NOSCO in Waukegan, IL after 40 years. He was a member of the Knights of…

Mary “Dolores” Klingele, age 84 of Quincy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 21 September 2013. Dolores was born 29 March 1929, in Quincy, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Weichlein. Dolores was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Her family, friends and the family business were her passion and her joy. She met the love of her life and future…

Duane A. Steeples, age 87, of Quincy, died on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1926 in Elvaston, IL the son of Arthur & Ruby (Warren) Steeples. He married Jeannine Cullen on September 30, 1950 in Fort Madison, IA. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2006. Mr. Steeples was a bread salesman and worked for…

Alice Lillian Leapley, age 102, of Timber Point Healthcare Center, Camp Point, IL, formerly of Liberty, died on Monday, September 16, 2013 in the home. She was born on September 2, 1911 in Clayton, IL, a daughter of Floyd Edward & Elizabeth A. (Walker) DeWitt. She married William K. Leapley on August 24, 1935 in the Church of the Brethren, Liberty. He preceded her…

Matthew R. Guthrie, age 23, of Chicago, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 14, 1990 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Anthony & Dawn (Dickinson) Guthrie. Matt was working as an intern for Alderman Fioretti in Chicago and was also seeking to represent the newly formed 25th Ward in Chicago. Matt…

Jackie Ray Martin, age 89, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7:30 AM in Blessing Hospital. Jackie was born on February 10th, 1924 in Warsaw, IL; a son of Orville Granderson and Ethel (Richardson) Martin. Jackie enlisted in the Navy after graduation in 1942 from Wood River East Alton Community High School. Petty Officer 2nd Class Martin served as…