Eugene “Gene” G. Koetters, 82, formerly of Quincy, IL, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 surrounded by his family in his home in Carol Stream, IL. He was born on July 31, 1930, in Quincy, a son of Anthony and Florine Koetters. He married Rita McCaughey on August 18, 1951 at St. Rose Church in Quincy, who survives. Gene graduated from Quincy Notre Dame in…

Eugene C. “Gene” Mettemeyer, age 59, of 1248 E. 2400th Place, Camp Point, IL died on Friday, August 24, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1952 in Quincy, the son of Albert & Alta (Reckers) Mettemeyer. Gene was a 1970 Graduate of Liberty High School. He married Michelle “Shelly” Wand on September 30, 1978 in St.…

Mildred Louise Shores, age 89, of St. Vincent’s Home, formerly of 932 Lind St., Quincy, died on Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the Home. She was born on June 1, 1923 in Mt. Vernon, IL, a daughter of Thomas & Bessie (Coberly) Richardson. She first married John Biancardi. John preceded her in death in 1944. She then married Jessie Hood. She later married Woodrow…

Leonard George Obert, age 79, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 2852 Elm St., Quincy died on Monday, August 20, 2012 in the Home. He was born on March 13, 1933 in Quincy, a son of Lawrence M. and Cecilia C. (Ohnemus) Obert. Leonard attended St. Francis Grade School. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. In 1955, he entered the…

Phyllis Ann Brasfield, age 79, of 108 So. Main, Payson, IL, died on Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 8, 1933 in Pearl, IL, the daughter of Freeman & Thelma (McCarry)Brown. She married Shirley William Brasfield in Quincy. He preceded her in death. Phyllis was a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, listening to country music and tending…

Richard E. Baucom, age 69, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1942 in Clayton, IL the son of Lawrence & Dora (Clinging) Baucom. Mr. Baucom was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Baucom served in the United States Army. Mr. Baucom greatly enjoyed flying, making his own tools and machines, going to…

William Alan Leander, age 59, of 1510 No. 4th St., Quincy, died on Monday, August 6, 2012 in his home. He was born on September 11, 1952 in Colona, IL, a son of Richard & Barbara (Rothan) Hammond. William attended Bartonville Grade School and Limestone High School, both in Bartonville, IL. He worked in maintenance at Geo. J. Rothan Co., Peoria, IL from 1979…

Mary Catherine Gish, 84, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Clarksville, TN. Mary was born April 15, 1928 in Quincy, the daughter of Edwin Freeman and Mable Marie (Griffin) St. Clair. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Gish. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Quincy. Survivors include:…

Gary L. B. Miller, age 64 of 2011 Harrison, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM in his home. He was born on August 31, 1947 in Quincy, the son of Wesley and Vera (Brassfield) Miller. He married Rayola J. Warner Stambaugh on August 5, 1998. She survives. Mr. Miller was a 1972 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He was a…

Edith Lorene Tingley age 88, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home formerly of Mattoon, IL died on Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. Edith was born December 9, 1923 in Elkhart, KS a daughter of Lawrence P. and Laura M. (Thompson) Fancher. She married Ellis J. Tingley on March 16, 1947 in Charleston, IL, he preceded her in death July 9, 1994. Edith worked…