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…

Ora C. Hammond age 87, of Sunset Home and formerly of Turtle Lake Rd. South Bottoms, Quincy and Paloma, IL died on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 3:20 a.m. in the home. Ora was born August 24, 1924 in Quincy, a daughter of Miniola (Lile) Nicholson. Ora first married James D. Hoskins, and together they had two daughters and one son. He preceded her…

Mary Jane O’Brien Taylor age 88, of 2130 Harrison, formerly of 2700 South 31st Street died on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 2:50 a.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Mary Jane was born June 4, 1924 in Canton, IL, a daughter of Clifford and Mary E. (Bown) O’Brien. Mary Jane married John Vincent Taylor on October 20, 1945 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton,…

Marcy Ann Thompson, twelve year old daughter of Steven Thompson and Linda Rife, of 827 Cherry, Quincy, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in her home. Marcy was born on February 19, 2000 in Quincy. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by: PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Nancy Thompson THREE SISTERS: Janie Fugate and her husband David, Stephanie Thompson and November Thompson all of…

Gary Robert Meyer, age 52, of 1223 Horne St., Quincy, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in his home. He was born May 16, 1960 in Quincy, a son of William Everett & Virginia Ruth (Daniels) Meyer. Gary attended Unity High School in Mendon, IL. He was employed as bar manager/bartender at Spring Lake Country Club, B & R’s Tavern and other locations over…

Chanta Rideout Morris, age 49, of 1224 South 8th, Quincy died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1963 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Thurman Rideout and Barbara Lee. She married Henry Lee Morris on October 21, 2005 in Quincy, IL. He survives. Mrs. Rideout Morris worked in the nursing and childcare…

Mary Florence Schmidt, age 89, of Beth Haven Nursing Home, Hannibal, MO, formerly of Payson, IL died on Monday, July 30, 2012 in Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born July 29, 1923 in Adams, IL, the daughter of Alvin & Anna Frances (Clark) Knuffman. She married Eugene C. Schmidt on January 17, 1942 in St. Brigid Catholic Church, Liberty, IL. He preceded her in…

Richard E. Johnson, age 72, of Sycamore Healthcare Centre, formerly of 823 No. 9th St., Quincy, died on Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Home. He was born September 10, 1939 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Lincoln E. & Louise (Wilkerson) Johnson. Richard was employed by Colt Industries. His greatest joy was being around family and friends. He also enjoyed drinking his Diet…

Raymond T. Vahle, age 60, of Payson, IL, died on July 20, 2012 at 8:24 a.m. in his home. He was born on December 3, 1951 in Quincy, IL, the son of Robert J. and Dorothy (Kaminsky) Vahle. He had attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Raymond enjoyed the outdoors and his trips to “Terribles”. Raymond is survived by: TWO SONS, Jerry Powell…