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…

Claire E. Fischer, age 85, of 2368 North 800th Ave, Liberty, IL died on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Fred & Pearl Law. She married Floyd O. Fischer on November 30, 1946 in Oak Park, IL. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2006. Mrs. Fischer was a…

Virginia F. Meyer, age 89, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of Camp Point, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the Home. She was born on May 21, 1923 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Clemens and Clara (Obert) Frericks. She married Leonard Meyer on June 10, 1942. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2013.…

Georgian L. Huber, age 69, of 8602 White Oak Rd., Quincy, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:05 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1943 in Quincy, a daughter of Alvin & Mary (Mock) Jansen. She married Earl Huber on October 13, 1962 in St. Francis Catholic Church and he survives. Georgian was a graduate of St. Michael’s Grade…

Terry Lynn Crabtree, age 55, of 209 Elm, Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in his home. He was born on November 9, 1957 in Quincy, a son of Harvey & Marjorie (Drummond) Crabtree, Sr. He married Patricia Moore in May of 1985. She survives. Terry attended services at the Salvation Army. He enjoyed his family. He liked putting together models and enjoyed…

Joyce Cowser, age 70, of 1400 Curtis Creek, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1942 in Quincy the daughter of Harold & Gertrude (Westhaus) Sohn. She married Keith Cowser on August 22, 1964 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2005. Joyce was a graduate of…

Gerald D. Smith, age 69, of 411 Hickory Point #6, Quincy, died on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1943 in Ripley, IL, a son of Harold & Margaret Ellen (Hall) Smith. He married Sheila Galligan on July 31, 1964 in Berlin, MA. She survives. Gerald served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He is a…