Dolores C. “Dee” Elmore passed away on September 22nd, 2012 in Quincy, Illinois. Dee was born January 24th, 1922, the third of seven children born to Theodore and Clara Middendorf of Quincy. She married Richard K. Elmore on June 1st, 1946, in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. Dee is survived by her five children, Barbara Grant of St. Louis, Missouri; John Elmore and…

Juanita A. “Nita” Paden, age 78, of 120 Knollwood, died on Friday, September 21, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on April 8, 1934 in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Paul & Bertha (Pirner) Oidtman. She married Robert L. “Bob” Paden on October 27, 1953 in the St. Peter Cathedral in Jefferson City, MO. He survives. Nita was…

Dennis K. Carter, age 65, of Liberty, IL, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 23, 1947 in Watseka, IL the son of Merle and Mable (McClung) Carter. Dennis was a graduate of the Watseka High School. Dennis first married Sharon Lee Ping in 1968. She preceded him in…

Mark A. Hodges, Sr., age 51, of 514 VanBuren, Quincy, died on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:10 p.m. in Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on July 1, 1961 in Quincy, a son of Terry & Helen Mae (Davis) Hodges. He married Tena Kramer on October 30, 1982 in Quincy. She survives. Mark was presently employed by Quincy Housing Authority. He enjoyed…

Janet May Lotz, age 89, of Good Samaritan Home died on Friday, September 14, 2012 in the home. Janet was born January 1, 1923 in Quincy, a daughter of Clifton and Mabel (Jones) Naderhoff. Janet worked for the U.S. Army Map service as a cartographer. She enjoyed art, traveling and she had a true love of animals. Survivors include her son Mark Lotz and…

Sarah Christine Birsic Obituary Sarah Christine Birsic, age 25, of 910 Birdie Lane Quincy, IL died on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 1:20AM in Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Dr. William Birsic and Kathleen (Yonosik) Birsic. Sarah attended Quincy Notre Dame High School, and graduated from Quincy Senior High School in…

Judith “Judy” L. Leonard, age 73, of 4806 Elm died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM in Bickford Cottage. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Quincy, a daughter of Chester & Helen (Jones) Goodpaster. Judy married Raymond E. Leonard on February 13, 1960 in Quincy. He survives. Judy attended St. Peter Grade School, and graduated from Notre Dame High School…

Mary Lee Brinkman, age 79, of Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 2210 Washington and 2206 College died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. Mary Lee was born October 17, 1932 in Quincy, a daughter of Raymond Joseph and Edith (Stevens) Brinkman. Mary Lee was a graduate of St. Francis Solanus Grade School and a 1950 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She…

Marvin Roger McEuen, Jr., age 48, of Mendon, formerly of Texas, died on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in his home. He was born on June 12, 1964 in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Marvin Roger & Vernita (Lane) McEuen, Sr. Marvin was a truck driver until his retirement due to ill health. Marvin greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by: HIS MOTHER:…

Roscoe Junior Allensworth, age 76, of Pittsfield, IL, formerly of Beverly, IL, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. He was born on July 25, 1936 in Kinderhook, IL, the son of Floyd Roscoe & Hazel Marie (Jones) Allensworth. He married Joyce Kay Whitaker on October 5, 1957 in Plainville, IL. She survives. Mr. Allensworth was a farmer…