Rodney Casleton, age 64, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of DuQuoin, IL died on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 8:00 PM in the Home. He was born on January 8, 1948 in Canton, IL the son of George and Betty (Craig) Casleton. Rodney worked as a security guard. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Rodney enjoyed helping people and volunteered…

Chaplain Susan M. Bays of Quincy, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana died Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born November 17, 1948 in Rensselaer, IN, a twin daughter of Henry & Geraldine (Adelsperger) Bays, Sr. Susan was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She holds a BS-BA degree from Quincy University in pastoral ministry. She was a member of the…

John R. Busen age 63, of Quincy, died on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with his wife and daughters at his side. John was born August 6, 1948 in Quincy, a son of Richard and Norma (Elliott) Busen. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Shoopman, on May 31, 1969 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Sterling, IL and…

Shelley D. Berry, age 48, of 2528 E. Valley View, Quincy, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Sycamore Healthcare Centre. Cremation rites will be accorded. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard E. “Dick” Fuller, age 80, of 311 Lind, Quincy, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born November 30, 1931 in Quincy, a son of Chris L. & Faye V. (Howser) Fuller, Sr. Richard served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska. He retired in 1989 after 29 years of service as a Quincy Firefighter. He was a member…

John H. Wellman, age 79, of 2139 E. Wilmar Dr., Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Quincy, a son of Wilbur & Louise (Schreacke) Wellman. He married Alice Goodpaster on January 26, 1957 in Alexandria, VA. She survives. John served in the U.S. Army. He was a Culver Stockton College graduate and…

James D. Starr, age 68, of 1414 North 4th St. Quincy, IL died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Blessing Hospital. He was born October 21, 1943 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Raymond Robert Starr and Helen Irene Giles Starr. He married Alice Marie Crull on 02/25/1977 in Fort Madison, Iowa, and she survives. He was employed in retail sales. James Served…

Roger A. “Whitey” Langdon, age 72, of 1707 Cross St., died on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1940 in Louisville, KY, the son of Walter & Mary Virginia (Mitchell) Langdon. He served in the Army during the Vietnam era. Mr. Langdon was an auto mechanic working at S&N Autobody for many years until his retirement. After…

Virginia Marie “Ginny” Rose, age 102, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 326 North 18th St., died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the Home. She was born on July 17, 1909 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Edmond & Emma (Eberhardt) Boquet. She first married Cyril Little on September 6, 1930 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1944.…