Doris J. “Sissy” Schlueter age 57, of Quincy died on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. Sissy was born in Quincy on December 17, 1965 a daughter of Glen E. Vaughn and Doris (Harris) Vaughn Payne. She married Tony L. Schlueter on March 12, 1990 in Quincy, and he survives. Sissy had worked for many years as a home health care aide and…

Michelle A. “Shelly” Higgins, age 55, of Quincy died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Blessing Hospital. Michelle was born February 8, 1968, in Quincy IL, the daughter of Stan and Betty (Keith) Higgins Tedrow. She had worked in Quincy restaurants including Kelly’s, Kutter’s and the Tangerine Bowl. She was a hard worker who could help where needed, whether it be tending the bar…

Edgar Flores Vargas, age 49, of Quincy, died on July 3, 2023 in his home.  He was born on December 28, 1973 in Mexico.  He married Laura Rodriguez and she survives.   Edgar was the manager of a crew for Full Service Roofing.  He was of the Catholic Faith.   In addition to his wife, Edgar is also survived by: HIS FATHER: Jose Antonio…

Mary Lou Head, age 91, of Quincy, formerly of Macon, MO, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1932 in Clarence, MO. She married Melvin Head, Sr. and he preceded her in death. Mary was a housekeeper and then later a homemaker caring for her grandchildren. Mary was a member of the former Rubey Street Baptist…

Joyce Marie Allen, age 81, of Louisiana, MO, died on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1941 in LA Mesa, CA the daughter of Paul & Clara Allen. Joyce worked as a teacher’s aide in California. She is survived by: husband Thomas Brier, TWO CHILDREN: Cassandra Brier of Weaverville, CA and Candy Bell of Louisiana, MO.…

Joseph C. Eling, 88, of Quincy, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 1:35 pm at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Joe was born March 2, 1935, in Quincy, a son of Joseph C. and Angela L. Horbelt Eling. He married Mary C. Hilbing on September 17, 1960 in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Joe attended St. Francis Solanus…

Cynthia K. “Cindy” Lewis, age 63, of Quincy died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in her home. Cindy was born February 20, 1960, in Rushville, IL a daughter of Larry Trone and Bonnie (Workman) McPhail. She married Robert E. Lewis on June 16, 1983, and he survives. Cindy had worked in Quality Control at Industrial Support Services in Quincy. She was happiest when she…

Mark H. Wellman, age 64, of Fowler, died on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on March 20, 1959 in Quincy. He was a graduate of Quincy High School and received his Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from the University of Illinois. Mark married Cindy Weiman on June 4, 1983. She survives. He was a member of…

Delano Waters, age 81, of Prospect Heights, IL died on June 19, 2023 in his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of the services at 11:00. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is…

Gerald J. “Buck” Stark age 87, of Quincy, died in his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Buck was born in Quincy on July 25, 1935, a son of Russell O. and Inez (Boden) Stark. He married Rita J. Bichsel at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Leonard, MO on June 15, 1957, and Rita preceded him in death on May 18, 2016. Buck began…