Marilyn Louise Ridder, age 96, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1929 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Quincy, IL, the daughter of Carl A. & Frances Cecilia (Dittmer) Ridder. Marilyn was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Quincy University. She was a long time member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and more…

Diane E. Prenger, age 69, of Quincy died on Monday, June 23, 2025, in her home. She was born on October 29, 1955, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William T. and Betty B. (Braungardt) Chatten. She married Joseph V. Prenger on August 9, 1975, in Quincy. He survives. Diane graduated from Quincy Senior High in 1973. While in high school she played the…

Sharon K. Kuhlman, age 81, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1943 in Quincy, the daughter of Aubrey and Glenola (Talent) Yates. She first married Robert Reis on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1989. She later married James A. Kuhlman on July 12, 1996. He preceded her…

Mary Margaret Gehrt, 96, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born on March 5, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, she was the only child of Emil and Mary L. (Shennick) Mescher. A devoted Catholic, Mary’s faith and commitment to education and service shaped every aspect of her life. Mary was educated in Quincy, attending St. Francis Elementary School and graduating from Notre Dame High…

Verna Joann Jacobs passed away on May 16, 2025, at the youthful age of eighty-nine. She leaves behind her husband, August (Jake) Jacobs, and two children, Dr. Christine (Donald) Buehler of Peoria, Illinois, and David (Rita) Jacobs of Morton, Illinois. Verna has two granddaughters Emily (Sergio) Rivera of Morton, Illinois, and Anna (Kevin) Noel of Woodstock, Georgia and one great grandchild who affectionately calls…

Jessie Kaye Kemmer of 201 Knollwood, Quincy, Illinois passed away Friday, June 6th, 2025, in her home with her husband, Norman and daughter Susan by her side. Born November 6, 1933, Kaye was the cherished daughter of Albert G. Siepker Sr. and Kathleen E. (Smith) Siepker. A graduate of Madison School and Quincy High School, she attended Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri receiving her Associate…

Julie A. Yepsen, age 63, of Gurnee, IL, died on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Quincy. Simply put, Julie was placed on this Earth to be a teacher. She had a passion for education, sharing knowledge with and learning from others. She was compensated for working with children in St. Louis, Waukegan, and Antioch, but most of her true teaching occurred outside the structure…

James L. “Jim” Windoffer, age 76, of Plainville, IL died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family after a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on April 3, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Paul and Virginia (Cramsey) Windoffer. On July 20, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane E. Schmidt, with whom he…

Howard Dean Cray, a beloved resident of The Villas at South Park in Chatham, IL, died, surrounded by his loving family, on 07 June 2025. Born in the family home at 1718 Oak Street, Quincy, IL, on 12 March 1935, Howard was the youngest of ten children born to Ralph James Cray and Claire McClean Cray. His middle name was a tribute to the…

Dennis Duesterhaus, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 9, 2025. He was 80 years old. Born on May 1, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, Dennis was the son of the late Marie (Friye) and Paul Duesterhaus. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie (Les) Duesterhaus of Quincy. Dennis is survived by his devoted wife,…