Willard Kennedy McCulla, 80, of Quincy, died Thursday, July 5, in the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy. He was born August 26, 1931 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Willard K. and Regina (Miller) McCulla. A graduate of Quincy College (now University), Willard served in the U.S. Armys 14th Armored Cavalry Division in Germany in 1953 and 1954. He was affiliated with the Catholic faith.…

Eleanor M. Peters, age 99, of 1615 Oak, died on Friday, June 29, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 25, 1913 in Melrose Township, Adams County, IL, the daughter of William & Caroline (Blaesing) Weidemann. She was baptized in St. Anthony Catholic Church. She married Frank H. Peters on June 6, 1934 in St. Francis Catholic Church by the Reverend Father…

MILDRED MAXINE OWEN . Mildred Maxine Owen, age 86, of the North Adams Home, formerly of Liberty, IL, died on Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Home. She was born on September 6, 1925 in LaBelle, MO the daughter of Porter H. & Eula (Staggs) McCracken. She was a graduate of LaBelle High School. She married David L. Owen on August 15, 1943 in…

Leola “Lea” Elizabeth Ehrhardt, age 84, of Curtis Creek Retirement Home, formerly of 2601 Ehrhardt Rd., Quincy, died on Friday, June 22, 2012 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on August 2, 1927 in Quincy, a daughter of Leo & Margaret (Klauser) Wellman. She married Roger Ehrhardt on May 18, 1946 in St. Anthony Church, Quincy and he preceded her in death on…

James Willard Starman, age 84, of 112 Herford, Payson, IL, formerly of Licking, MO, died on Friday, June 22, 2012 in Sycamore Healthcare Centre. He was born on October 30, 1927, a son of John Henry & Cecelia (Haskins) Starman. He married Charmaine K. Herren in 1952 in Quincy. James served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was self-employed as a mechanic in…

James B. Griffin, age 74, of 214 Locust, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in his home. He was born on July 16, 1937 in Adams County, IL. Mr. Griffin worked for the Quincy Park District for many years. He served in the United States Army Reserves. James enjoyed fishing and also liked working with his hands doing his own construction work. He is…

Penny S. Pruett Kamphaus, age 51, of 624 Washington, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in her home. She was born on March 29, 1961 in Quincy, the daughter of Francis & Ruth (Neece) Pruett. She attended Quincy Senior High School. Penny was a member of the Rocky Point Club. She was an amazing bartender, she also enjoyed bowling and cooking. Penny loved to…