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Robert J. ‘Bob’ Lansing
Robert J. ‘Bob’ Lansing, age 73, of Clarence, MO, formerly of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1949 in Quincy, IL the son of Donald & Helen (Frese) Lansing. During his life Bob Lansing was many different things to a lot of different people. He was a Hell raising youth, a drag racing teenager, a medic…
Rita Mae Terstriep
Rita Mae Terstriep, age 87, of Payson died Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born April 1, 1936 in Gilmer Township, Adams County, the youngest of seven children of Leonard and Lidwina (Willer) Rossmiller. She married Russell Terstriep May 21, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2015. Rita was a lifelong farm wife. She graduated from…
Larry Gene Hicks
Larry Gene Hicks, age 71, of Quincy died on Thursday, 8/24/2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1952 in Quincy the son of Herman Alonzo and Matilda (Powell) Hicks. Larry graduated from Quincy High School. He was the head chef at the Flamingo Restaurant. Larry also worked as a custodian at the First Baptist Church. Larry was a great handyman, storyteller,…
John F. Kane
** Please note the date of the service is September 8, 2023** John F. Kane, age 76, of the Sunset Home, died on Monday, August 28, 2023 in the Home. He was born on December 29, 1946 in Quincy, the son of Riley and Regina (Lechtenberg) Kane. John worked in retail starting out selling vacuums door to door. He then later owned and operated…
Jeanette Marian Winking
Jeanette Marian Winking, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Quincy, IL passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her home just a few days after celebrating her 92nd birthday surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Quincy on August 20, 1931, the daughter of Henry and Alvina (Mescher) Terwelp. She attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School.…
Terry E. Niewohner
Terry E. Niewohner age 76, of Quincy died on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. Terry was born in Quincy on August 26, 1947, a son of Virgil and Betty (Bier) Niewohner. He married Barbara J. “Barb” Waterkotte on June 28, 1969, in the former St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and she survives. Professionally, Terry began his working career at Gardner Denver.…
Linda Bowen
Linda S. Bowen, age 75, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. in her daughter’s home. She was born January 21, 1948 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Howard and Verna (Mason) Sparks. She married Franklin T. “Butch” Bowen on September 21, 2001. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2013. Linda enjoyed trying her luck in gambling…
Suzanne Willer
Suzanne Willer, age 76, of Quincy, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in University Hospital, Iowa City. She was born on September 28, 1946 in Quincy the daughter of Carl & Virginia (Muehlenfeld) James. She married George Willer on September 17, 1966. He survives. Suzanne was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and the St. Mary School of Nursing, where she was president…
Peggy Shafer
Peggy Shafer, age 85, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Hanna City, IL, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veterans Home. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM in the All…
Joseph A. Mueller
Joseph A. Mueller, age 66, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1956 in Quincy the son of Eugene and Ruth (Simons) Mueller. He married Mary Harris on May 16, 1987. She survives. Joe was a graduate of Catholic Boys High School, Quincy College and St. Mary School of Medical Technology. He had worked…