Sherry Lee Anderson, age 63, died on Saturday, June 29th, 2013 at Blessing Hospital. She is survived by parents Howard and Bonnie (Boll) Anderson of Quincy, IL, sister and brother-in-law Christine and Rodney Ward, nephew Christopher Smith, pet Schnauzer Simcha, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, and an uncle. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Charles and Mildred Anderson, maternal grandfather Edgar…

QUINCY, Ill. — Gerald “Jerry” F. Anderson, 77, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Ursa, passed away in his sleep after a short illness Thursday, (June 27, 2013) at Blessing Hospital. Jerry was born Feb. 9, 1936, in a farmhouse in Brooklyn, Ill., a son of Herschel and Edith Anderson. Jerry married the late Judy Bozarth on Dec. 26, 1953. Jerry was a…

Flora E. Brown, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Liberty, IL died on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in the Illinois Veterans Home at 9:20 PM. She was born on August 23, 1923 in East St. Louis, IL the daughter of John L. & Lorena (Doran) Ernst. Flora was the owner and operator of the Liberty Bee Times in Liberty for many…

Charles E. French, age 69, of 639 York St., Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in his home. He was born on July 24, 1943 in Quincy, a son of Doris (Beaston) Fulmer. Charles enjoyed woodworking and loved the outdoors. He is survived by a son, Charles French, Jr. of Quincy; a daughter, Dede French; sisters, Mary Quincy and her husband Lloyd of…

Morris Cobb, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, June 24, 2013 in his home. Morris’ life story began on October 29, 1937 when he was born at 11:29 pm at Blessing Hospital in Quincy Illinois to the proud parents of Eugene and Cora Pauline Cobb. Morris was third in the line-up of six siblings. He attended Quincy Public Schools and excelled in sports,…

Jamie D. Harvey, age 36, of 1728 North 17th, died on Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Ursa, IL. He was born on February 7, 1977 in Quincy, the son of James & Linda (Morgan) Snow. Jamie was a 1995 graduate of Quincy Senior High and had attended the John Wood Community College Truck Driver Training. Jamie was a truck driver for various companies in…

Robert D. “Bob” Williamson, age 76, of 2137 S. 23rd St., Quincy, died on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1937 in LaBelle, MO, a son of Orin “Pee Wee” & Darlene (Carper) Williamson. He first married Beverly “Jane” Ray in 1958, she preceded him in death. He married Sharon Barnett in 1979 and she preceded him…

Paul Ducey Lenane, age 86, of Bickford Cottage, Quincy, died on Monday, June 17, 2013 in his home. He was born on December 14, 1926 in Pittsfield, IL, a son of Paul E. & Helen A. (Ducey) Lenane. He married Mary Rose Blanche Ludwig on April 16, 1947 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She survives. Paul was a graduate of Notre Dame…

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,…