Patricia L. Powers, age 78, of 2044 Sycamore St. Quincy, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:09 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Patricia was born April 23, 1933 in Quincy, a daughter of James and Gladys (Goodwin) Perry. She married Harold A. Powers on April 19, 1952 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. Patricia was a homemaker, and she…

Elizabeth Ruth King, age 83, formerly of 639 York St., Quincy, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the Sycamore Healthcare Centre. She was born January 9, 1929 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Charles & Hazel (Smallwood) Cain. She married Leo Paul King, he preceded her in death. Elizabeth devoted her life to being a homemaker. She enjoyed watching her “stories” on TV,…

Arlene T. Middendorf, age 84, of Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 2307 Ranchland Drive, died peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the home. She was born February 22, 1928 in Quincy, a loving daughter of Frank and Leona (Meyer) Middendorf. Arlene attended St. Francis Grade School, Notre Dame High School and was a graduate of St. Louis University. Upon graduation,…

Brian C. Nuessen, age 32, of 2036 Lind, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in his home. He was born on December 27, 1979 the son of Daniel Nuessen and Carol Whelan. Brian was the manager of operations at Quincy Metal Fabricators, Inc. He was a 1997 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and received a Degree in Business Management from Columbia College in Columbia,…

Freddie Lee Lewis, age 65, of 2419 Shelts Lane, Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Sunset Home. He was born on August 26, 1946 in Pittsfield, IL, a son of John W. and Nora L. (Long) Lewis. He married Nancy S. Markley on June 9, 1971 in Plainville, IL. She survives. Freddie graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1964. He served his…

Victor W. Williams, age 59, of 824 No. 12th Street, Quincy, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. Victor was born on September 11, 1952 in Carbondale, IL, a son of Harry & Rosemary (Carlock) Williams. Victor worked at Friendship Manor Retirement Home in Lincoln, IL for several years. He then went on to be a customer service assistant at Lowe’s in…

Dewey George Dierker, age 73, of 6335 E. Broadway, Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. Dewey was born on September 8, 1938 in Bowen, IL a son of John and Olive (Bagley) Dierker. He married Linda Sue Copeland on November 21, 1979 in Quincy, and she survives. Dewey was the owner and operator of Dierker Roofing Co. for over 40…

Norbert V. Peter age 97, of 1319 East 1500th Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:46 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born July 4, 1914 in Adams County, a son of Albert and Ida (Blickhan) Peter. He married Bernice Hildebrand on Wednesday, May 10, 1938 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. She died March 7, 1989. Norbert worked at Electric Wheel…