Lester John Holtschlag, age 87, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 in the home. Lester was born February 2, 1926 in Quincy, a son of Lawrence and Margaret Ann (Karch) Holtschlag. Lester worked at Johns Hopkins University for 29 years beginning as a researcher. Lester later established and served as editor of a journal on combustion at the university.…

Steven J. Miner, age 56, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Carrollton, IL died on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Blessing Hospital surrounded by his family. Steve was born on July 21, 1956 in Carrollton, IL the son of Bill & Wanda (Powell) Miner. He married Patricia Walker Driskill in 1994. She survives. Steve was the owner and operator of the Lighthouse restaurant in Louisiana,…

Dorothy M. Schoch, age 93, of 1330 Catherine Ct, formerly of 2524 Cedar, died on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1919 in Quincy, IL the daughter of John Joseph & Addie (Wielage) Kerberick. She married Alvin C. Schoch on October 22, 1938 in St. Mary’s Parsonage in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in death on March…

Rosemary Neisen, age 84, of Quincy, died on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 11:05 PM in the Sunset Home. She was born on September 20, 1928 in Quincy the daughter of Michael & Leona (Willer) Metzger. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Rosemary married Earl F. Neisen on February 12, 1949 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her…

Frank Edward Wellman, Sr., age 91, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of rural Quincy, died on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the Home. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Adams, IL the son of Frank E. & Katherine (Starman) Wellman. He married Eva Rupert on July 16, 1949. She survives. Mr. Wellman was a navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Wellman was…

Betty L. Unmisig, age 86, of 2771 North 1353rd Lane, Clayton, IL, died on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in her home. She was born on August 18, 1926 in Quincy, a daughter of Charlie M. & Elsie M. (Stark) Wolkitt. She first married William Angell and he preceded her in death. She married William P. Unmisig on August 15, 1973. He preceded her in…

Lucille D. Lowe age 82, formerly of 821 Christopher Court, Quincy, IL died May 30, 2013 in St. Vincent’s Home. She was born December 1, 1930 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Leona (Willer) Metzger and Michael Metzger. She married Claude F. Lowe, Jr. on June 11, 1952, Claude predeceased Lucille on April 17, 1998. In addition to raising five children, she previously worked…

Terry L. Brockunier, age 61, of 416 Chestnut, Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1951 in Ft. Madison, IA, a son of Charles & Mary Irene (VanWinkle) Brockunier. Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed by Wis-Pak of Quincy. He was a member of Twin Oaks and…

Dorothy Lee Gallaher Knight age 91, of 418 Washington Street Quincy, formerly of Liberty died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. in the home. Dorothy was born December 28, 1921 in Clayton, IL a daughter of Casper and Elma (Schultz) Goertz. She first married Almon Gallaher in August of 1942 and he preceded her in death December 16, 1982. In 2000, Dorothy…

Franklin T. “Butch” Bowen age 67, of 625 Cedar Street Quincy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:25 p.m. in Sunset Home. He was born October 23, 1945 in Quincy, a son of Earl and Nora Louise (Heck) Bowen. He married Linda Sparks on September 21, 2001 in Quincy and she survives. Butch worked as a union laborer for 45 years prior to…