Dorothy Zopf, age 95, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Bickford Cottages. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. She was the daughter of William and Vera (Ginster) Bastert. She married Harold John Zopf on June 30, 1951 in St. Rose Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2023. Dorothy was a secretary for…

Delores J. Paley of 823 S. 36th Street, Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2025. She was born March 19,1926 in Flanagan, Illinois, the daughter of Almon and Vera Bertsche. She married Arthur J. Paley on November 1, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1986. They had one daughter, JoAnn McLaughlin (Quincy, Illinois).…

Wilfred T. Altgilbers, age 92 of 1516 Chestnut, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Frank & Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. Wilfred married Kathleen Celeste ‘Katie” Kahs on June 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2020 during the beginning of the Covid epidemic. Will worked at Gardner…

Nancy Beattie, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on March 27th, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1946 in West Point, IA, the daughter of Frank and Rosalia (Rung) Bohnenkamp. Nancy met and married the love of her life, Tom Beattie, in 1970. Together, they created a home rooted in love and filled…

Robert Wayne Ruby, age 60, of Quincy, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. No formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jo Ellen “Jodi” Six Urban, age 62, of Jacksonville, IL died on May 22, 2025, in Quincy. She was born on August 8, 1962, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Clyde and Louise (Birdsell) Six. Jodi was a homemaker. She was very good at cooking and baking. She also was very skilled at sewing, crocheting and other needlework. Jodi is survived by her: CHILDREN: Amy…

Judith M. ‘Judy’ Akers, age 77, of Quincy, died on May 22, 2025 in her home. She was born on February 25, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Patrick and Madeline (Foster) McKeon. She married Doug Akers on May 17, 2002. He survives. Judy was a long time and very active member of St. Francis Catholic Church where she volunteered in…

Barbara J. “Barb” Reinhart, 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ralph and Mary (McIntyre) Henke. During childhood, Barb lived in Texas for several years during World War II. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Barb met the…

Stacey L. Houston, age 54, of Quincy, IL, died with her family by her side in Blessing Hospital on April 22, 2025. Stacey was born in Quincy, IL on December 28, 1970, the daughter of Archie Houston and Shirley Vahle. Stacey loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, friends. She enjoyed doing crafts and especially loved dancing. Stacey was known to spontaneously break into “The…

Robert “Bill” Markword Sr., age 76, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Bill was born on August 21, 1948 in Quincy, IL at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Harold and Lucille (Henriques) Markword. Bill graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1966. Bill enlisted in the Navy and served from June 1966 until February…