Shirley D. Casey, age 74, of 2211 Elm, died on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on March 29, 1938 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Gerald & Vivian (Trusley) Masters. She married William Dennis Casey on January 12, 1956 in Quincy. He preceded her in death in 1973. Shirley was of the Baptist…

Thelma Jean Duvall, age 80, of the St. Vincent Home, formerly of 3415 Harmony Hill, died on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family. As a final gift to others, Thelma was an organ donor. She was born on March 5, 1932 in Palmyra, MO the daughter of Arthur George and Bertha (Hollender) Lochman. Thelma married Jack Duvall on August…

Norman E. Williams, age 85, of 1603 North 22nd, died on Friday, November 2, 2012 in his home. He was born on February 26, 1927 in Quincy, IL the son of Sydney C. “John” and Goldie (Dearwester) Williams. He married Marjorie Ballinger on August 30, 1947. She preceded him in death. Mr. Williams was a construction worker for Rees Construction for over 30 years.…

Margaret L. “Margie” Augustin, age 86, of 2206 Brookmeade Drive, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1925 in Quincy, a daughter of Clarence & Leona (Price) Herold. She married William A. Augustin on October 15, 1949 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2008. Margie…

Donald Kent Grussemeyer, 68, of 2526 So. 8th St, died on Wednesday (October 31, 2012) in Blessing Hospital. He was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Quincy, a son of Donald H. (“Pat”) and Charlotte (Franklin) Grussemeyer. He married Phyllis J. Wellman in November, 1962. She survives. Donald worked as a maintenance engineer at the Holiday Inn, retiring in 2006. He also worked for many…

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…