Br. Earl Benz, OFM, was born November 14, 1929, to Frank and Mary (Wolf) Benz in rural Quincy, IL. In baptism, he was given the name, Robert. He had one older sister, Hilda, and one older brother, Albert (“Ab”). Robert was raised on the family farm and received eight years of education at the nearby St. Anthony Catholic School. Graduating, he worked on the…

In loving memory of Emily Lauren Marie Devers, age 37, of Quincy. She passed away on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 4th, 1988 in Barrington, Illinois, the daughter of Lori Devers. Emily was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend. Fly high with the angels. You will be forever missed. Emily is survived by her mother Lori.…

Marilyn Louise Ridder, age 96, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1929 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Quincy, IL, the daughter of Carl A. & Frances Cecilia (Dittmer) Ridder. Marilyn was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Quincy University. She was a long time member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and more…

Diane E. Prenger, age 69, of Quincy died on Monday, June 23, 2025, in her home. She was born on October 29, 1955, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William T. and Betty B. (Braungardt) Chatten. She married Joseph V. Prenger on August 9, 1975, in Quincy. He survives. Diane graduated from Quincy Senior High in 1973. While in high school she played the…

Sharon K. Kuhlman, age 81, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1943 in Quincy, the daughter of Aubrey and Glenola (Talent) Yates. She first married Robert Reis on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1989. She later married James A. Kuhlman on July 12, 1996. He preceded her…

Mary Margaret Gehrt, 96, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born on March 5, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, she was the only child of Emil and Mary L. (Shennick) Mescher. A devoted Catholic, Mary’s faith and commitment to education and service shaped every aspect of her life. Mary was educated in Quincy, attending St. Francis Elementary School and graduating from Notre Dame High…

Verna Joann Jacobs passed away on May 16, 2025, at the youthful age of eighty-nine. She leaves behind her husband, August (Jake) Jacobs, and two children, Dr. Christine (Donald) Buehler of Peoria, Illinois, and David (Rita) Jacobs of Morton, Illinois. Verna has two granddaughters Emily (Sergio) Rivera of Morton, Illinois, and Anna (Kevin) Noel of Woodstock, Georgia and one great grandchild who affectionately calls…

Jessie Kaye Kemmer of 201 Knollwood, Quincy, Illinois passed away Friday, June 6th, 2025, in her home with her husband, Norman and daughter Susan by her side. Born November 6, 1933, Kaye was the cherished daughter of Albert G. Siepker Sr. and Kathleen E. (Smith) Siepker. A graduate of Madison School and Quincy High School, she attended Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri receiving her Associate…

Julie A. Yepsen, age 63, of Gurnee, IL, died on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Quincy. Simply put, Julie was placed on this Earth to be a teacher. She had a passion for education, sharing knowledge with and learning from others. She was compensated for working with children in St. Louis, Waukegan, and Antioch, but most of her true teaching occurred outside the structure…

James L. “Jim” Windoffer, age 76, of Plainville, IL died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family after a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on April 3, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Paul and Virginia (Cramsey) Windoffer. On July 20, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane E. Schmidt, with whom he…