Arlene B. Goehl, age 84, of Fowler, IL, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1940 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. She married Lloyd Goehl on June 18, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2016. Arlene had been the manager of the airport…

Kenneth P. Sparrow, Sr., age 72, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 13, 1952 in Quincy, the son of Elmer and Florine (Altgilbers) Sparrow. He married Bonnie Klinner on January 24, 1981. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2025. Together, Ken and Bonnie raised four children. Ken worked at Heintz Electric for…

Mark Hughes, beloved uncle and “GUM” (Great Uncle Mark), cherished brother, devoted son, and warmhearted friend to an extensive network of admirers, exited stage left on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Mark’s age will remain a mystery, as he would have wanted. Henceforth, March 30th will be known as “RUFKM Day”—so mark your 2026 calendars accordingly! Born on a chilly winter day on December 29th,…

Michael D. Black, age 69, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 28, 2025 in his home. Private Graveside services will be held. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or to the Quincy Humane Society. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lonnie Lyn Whitaker, age 57, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1967 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Quincy. Lonnie worked for auto dealerships in the area, detailing or moving cars. Lonnie was named after an Elvis Presley movie. He attended The Crossing. When Lonnie was younger, he enjoyed watching the 3 stooges and Jerry…

Harry Sumpter, Jr. age 71, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in his home. He was born on December 21, 1953 in Moberly, MO the son of Harry L. & Doris (Minor) Sumpter. He married Kathleen Vogelpohl. She survives. Harry worked as a car detailer for Tom’s Quality Car Care for many years. Harry was of the Catholic Faith. Harry enjoyed going…

Ronald William Spilker, age 67, of Quincy, IL, died on March 18, 2025 in Timberpoint Health Care Center, Camp Point, IL. He was born on August 5, 1957, in Quincy, IL, the son of Alfred and Mildred Millie (Keller) Spilker. He married Joy L. (Stoermer) Spilker, she preceded him in death. Ron was a Quincy High School graduate. He was employed at JM Huber,…

Theresa B. ‘Terri’ Dickerson, age 68, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 10, 1956 in Quincy. Terri enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Terri was retired from Walmart after several years. Terri is survived by: HER SISTER: Donna Lenane (Tim) of Quincy A NIECE: Karri Lenane of Chattanooga, TN HER LONG TIME COMPANION:…

With great sadness, we bid farewell to Robert J. DeVries age 89, of Quincy, IL. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Robert departed this life at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 4, 1935, in Chicago, IL, Robert was the son of Ralph and Loretta (Osterbosch). Finding deep and unconditional love with Mary Jo DeVries (Weseman), they…

Brenda Sue (Schwartz) Hess, age 62, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1962, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL to Robert Allen Schwartz & Delores Catherine (Peters) Schwartz. Brenda was only 10 years old when her mother passed away in 1972. When Hazel Neff married Robert on June 15, 1974, she quickly became a…