Bernard Anthony Giannell, Jr., 86, of 1328 Catherine Court died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. Ben was born on Nov. 24, 1926, in Oakland, Calif., the son of Bernard Anthony Giannell and Marie Ann (Bianchi) Giannell. Ben served in three branches of the military, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. He was inducted into the Army in March 1945…

Constance “Connie” D. Liebig age 72, of 532 Jackson Street Quincy, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 2:20 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Constance D. “Connie” Liebig age 72, of 532 Jackson Street Quincy, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 2:20 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Connie was born October 10, 1940 in Quincy, a daughter of Alex and Blanche (Cate) Williams. She married…

James G. “Jim” Ogle, age 75, of 5125 Eagle Pine Drive, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM in his home. He was born on July 12, 1937 in Quincy, IL the son of Herb & Helen (Akers) Ogle. Jim graduated from Liberty High School and attended Western Illinois University where he played baseball. Jim first married Kay Baird. He later married…

Melvin Leroy Shaffer age 79, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, Quincy died on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the home. Graveside services are planned for Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Sunset Cemetery with military honors. There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to attend the graveside services.

Robert L. Neuman, age 76, of 2101 Stillwater Dr., Quincy, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1936 in Quincy, a son of Frank & Charlotte (Sohn) Neuman. He married Carlene Holtschlag on August 3, 1957 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Quincy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2012. Carlene survives. Robert was a 1955…

ANNA DALY Anna Daly, age 53, of 1618 Locust St., Quincy, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in her home. She was born on April 8, 1959 in Quincy the daughter of Howard Stambaugh, Sr., & Carlene “Corky” (Dill) Stambaugh. She married Robert “Bob” Daly on November 5, 1976 in Quincy. He survives. Along with her husband, Anna owned B & A Auto and…

Norma Jean Barnes, age 77, of 3825 Halfpap LN, Quincy, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. Norma was born on February 27, 1936 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Thompson Lester and Frances Marie (Maples) Thomas. She married Allen Louis Barnes on July 17, 1954. He survives. Norma retired from Quincy Paper Box and was very passionate about her family and…

Joan Williams Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, and Aunt, Joan Williams passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones. After her courageous fight with NSC Lung Cancer in 2010, Joan’s battle resumed in June 2012 with Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her strong will to live, faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters…

Evelyn Nancy Burchette, age 91, of Good Samaritan Home, Quincy, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 in the Home. She was born on October 1, 1921 in Corpus Christy, TX, a daughter of Sam S. Burchette & Frances (Brown) Leighty. E. Nancy attended St. Rose of Lima Grade School in Quincy and was a 1940 graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She took business courses…

Harold R. Stroot, age 88, of 1305 South 36th, Quincy, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1924 in Quincy, a son of Clem & Matilda (Meisman) Stroot. He married Romaine Lindsey on April 22, 1950 in St. Peter Catholic Church. She survives. Mr. Stroot attended St. Boniface grade school and graduated from Quincy Academy in…