Alberta Elizabeth “Berdie” Guthrie, age 74, of 222 North Chestnut Street in Mendon, died on Monday, August 15, 2011 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1936 in St. Mary Hospital in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph John & Mildred Frances (Wiewel) Neisen. She married Henry Eugene Guthrie on May 30, 1953 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Guthrie worked for the…

George A. Straube, Sr., age 77, of Sunset Home, died on August 11, 2011 in the Home. He was born November 27, 1933 in Harvey City, IL, the son of James & Marie (Sallensworth) Straube. He married Mildred Gallaher on September 5, 1953 in Canton, MO. She preceded him in death on March 27, 1999. Mr. Straube served in the United States Navy. He…

Carl F. Hamann, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 1321 Koetters LN, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in the Home. He was born on February 23, 1922 in Quincy, the son of Julius & Sadie (Heroz) Hamann. He married Mary A. Hickey on December 2, 1942 in St. Rose of Lima Church by Monsignor Fox. She survives. He served in…

Raymond S. Dietrich, age 82, of 1408 N. 1003 Road Lane, died on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on February 3, 1929 in Adams County, IL the son of Roman and Cora (Kamphaus) Dietrich. He married Evelyn Reckers on April 7, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She survives. Mr. Dietrich served in the United States Army…

Thomas J. Kuhn age 74, of 2144 East 1150th St. Mendon, IL died on Friday, August 5, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Tom was born April 17, 1937 in Quincy, a son of Albert E. and Genevieve A. (Ohnemus) Kuhn. He married Barbara A. Tournear on November 24, 1962 in St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Liberty, and she survives. Tom was…