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…

Fannie Lou Scott, age 77, of Paloma, IL, formerly of 9417 Columbus Road, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 7:04 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1934 in Hull, IL, a daughter of Alva & Fannie (Kinkade) Wright. She married Archie L. Scott on March 9, 1954 in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death. Fannie worked at Motorola…

Jaroslav Oceretko, age 89, of New York, New York, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 in New York. A funeral mass will be held at St. Xavier Church in New York on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Family and friends are invited to a visitation Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, Quincy. Graveside services…

William “Bill” Nixon age 66, of Glendale, AZ formerly of Quincy, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 in Glendale, AZ. Bill was born March 27, 1946 in Quincy, a son of Mary L. Nixon- Lewis, and her husband Richard “Buck” Lewis who lovingly cared for Bill and his three sisters. He married Gwendolyn Beasley and from that union they together raised two daughters and…

Richard “Tex” Goodin, age 66, of 527 Broadway Apt. 1010, Quincy, IL, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1946 in Pittsfield, IL, a son of Leslie and Claudie (Duvall) Goodin. Tex graduated Pleasant Hill High School in 1964. He served in the US Army Reserves and he was called to duty with the U.S. Army…

Jenita P. Stephens, age 51, of 2287 N. 1300th Place, Camp Point, IL, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in her home. She was born February 28, 1961 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Robert & Virginia (Wellman) Mudd. She married James “Jim” A. Stephens on August 4, 1984 in Quincy University Chapel. He survives. Jenita attended Quincy Senior High School and John Wood…

Margaret V. Renier, age 94, of 2266 Chestnut, Quincy, died on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the home of her daughter. She was born May 15, 1918 in Quincy, a daughter of Dan & Mae (Kraft) Peters. Margaret was raised by her aunt and uncle, Ed & Maggie Freiburg. She married August Bernard “Bernie” Renier, Jr., on October 23, 1937 in St. Mary’s Church…