Gerald E. “Jerry” Smith, age 40, of 627 South 20th, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in his home. He was born on May 9, 1972 in Pike County,IL, the son of Arthur “Butch” and Elsie (Gilbert) Smith. Jerry was a 1990 graduate of Quincy High School. He was employed by Amcon. Jerry was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs. He also loved…

Gaylord Quentin Bell age 90, of 1103 Madison died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Sunset Home. He was born September 3, 1922 in Quincy a son of Sam R. and Lillian (Pollock) Bell. He married Donna (Stathem) Naderhoff in 2003 and she survives. Quentin worked for CIPS, retiring after 35 years. He was a 1941 graduate of Quincy High School and a member…

Kathleen Ann Klues Putnam age 65, of Fowler, IL died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11:40 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Kathy was born January 5, 1947 in Quincy, a daughter of Roy H. and Verda Mary (Fries) Klues. Kathy was retired after working for over 40 years in medical labs. She began her career at the former St. Mary Hospital, and retired as…

Johnny “John” Lee Taylor Obituary Johnny “John” Lee Taylor age 61, of 1819 Hampshire Street Quincy, formerly of Santa Clarita, CA died on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 7:45 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born May 11, 1951 in Quincy, a son of William & Betty (Arnold) Taylor. John spent the some of the happiest 30yrs of his life living in California. He…

Robert “Bob” Louis Mowen age 84, of 510 South Main St. Liberty, IL died on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 8:22 a.m. in his home. Robert was born on April 22, 1928 in Adams County, IL, a son of William and Anna (Vonholt) Mowen. He married Bernice M. Barry on March 2, 1957 in St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Liberty, IL, where he had…

Vivian Wottman, age 69, of 1160 Burton Heights Rd., died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 4:56 AM in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1942 in Quincy the daughter of Raymond and Alma (Niewohner) Olker. She married Larry Wottman on October 22, 1966. He survives. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame, Quincy College and received her Masters Degree from…

Patricia “Pat” Wiemelt age 63, of 5409 Esther Avenue, Quincy, IL died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 8:02 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. As a final gift to others, Pat was an organ donor to the Midwest Eye Bank. Pat was born February 13, 1949 in Portland, OR a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Schmelzle. She married Ronald D. Wiemelt on August 13,…

Catherine E. Johnson, age 85, of 2522 South 24th, died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on November 13, 1926 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ferd and Antoinette (Heckenkamp) Niemann. She married James E. Johnson on December 30, 1946 in St. Mary Catholic Church in Quincy. He survives. Catherine was a graduate of St. Mary Grade School, Quincy…

Donald Edward Topf, age 80, of 3821 Harbor Lane, Quincy, IL died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in his home. He was born on November 27, 1931 in Salix, Iowa the son of Nicholas W. & Lucy (Lenz) Topf. He married Elizabeth Ann Bergsmith on February 6, 1954 in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sioux City, Iowa. She survives. Mr. Topf was a graduate…

John Lewis Coy age 85, of 418 Washington St. Quincy, Il died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 3:30 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. John was born July 21, 1927 in Pasadena, CA a son of Clifford S. and Grace (Tonnes) Coy. He married Violette M. Russ in Reno, NV on August 21, 1954 and she survives. John was an Aerospace Engineer who worked for…