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Mary “Dolores” Klingele
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
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
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
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
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…
Frank E. Goodwin
Frank E. Goodwin, age 63, of 633 Ohio, died on Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Quincy, the son of Everett D. & Dorothy M. (Glassford) Goodwin. He married Patricia Smith on December 24, 1971 in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Goodwin was employed by the City of Quincy in the Sanitation Department for 22 years.…
Barbara L. Voshake
Barbara L. Voshake, age 90, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 4311 Bishop, Quincy, died on Saturday, September 7, 2013 in the home. She was born on August 20, 1923 in Madison, MO, a daughter of James W. & Phyllis (Heaton) Peer. She married Edwin H. Voshake on August 30, 1944 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2000. Mrs. Voshake…
Danny J. “Dan” Hugenberg
Danny J.”Dan” Hugenberg age 53, died on his farm near Liberty on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 2:59 a.m. as a result of a farm related accident. Dan was born June 23, 1960 in Quincy a son of Robert J “Bob” and Theresa “Rosie” (O’Brien) Hugenberg. He married Rose Ann Grawe on August 2, 1986 in Quincy’s St. Anthony Catholic Church and she survives.…
Jeffrey B. Werneth
Jeffrey B. Werneth, age 58, of 2717 Kings Pointe NW, died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. in Sunset Home. Jeff was born July 15, 1955 in Quincy, a son of Ferdinand and Jeanette (Feld) Werneth. He retired in June of 2012 after working 21 years as Director of Surveillance at The Isle Casino in Biloxi, MS. Jeff was a 1973 graduate…
David F. Peters
David F. Peters, age 66, of 1501 Gayla Drive, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in his home. He was born on July 25, 1947 in Quincy the son of Willard & Alvena (Westhaus) Peters. He was a 1965 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Carol Smith on January 31, 1970 in St. Mary Catholic Church. She survives. David worked for Peters…