Linda M. Ditto, age 38, of 616 Harrison St., died on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1972 in Quincy. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Ditto and Sherrie (Casey) Lohman and her husband Phillip. She is survived by: HER PARENTS: Sherrie Lohman and her husband Phillip. TWO…

Sister Marilyn Fischer, S.F.P. age 74, of New York, NY died unexpectedly in her home in Manhattan on Monday, May 9, 2011. She was born on May 23, 1936 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Frank C. & Marie E. (Mennel) Fischer. She attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame High School. She and her family were active members of St. Mary Catholic…

Stanley E. “Stan” Wear, age 63, of 1334 N. 12th, died on Saturday, May 7, 2011 in his home. He was born on June 19, 1947 in Quincy the son of Clarence “Jim” & Alice (Kriegshauser) Wear. Stan was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed reading and cooking. Stan was a graduate of St. John Grade School and Christian Brothers…

Lawrence “Larry” A. Sparks, age 75, of 2224 Adams, died on Wednesday, May 4. 2011 in his home. He was born on March 12, 1936 in Beverly Township, IL, a son of John & Sylvia (Diehl) Sparks. He married Judith “Judy” Laird on October 1, 1960 in Grace United Methodist Church. She survives. Larry served in the United States Army. He was a truck…

Jonathon M. Bryant, age 11, of 2715 Oak, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Barnes Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Jonathon was born on November 22, 1999 in Quincy the son of Joseph and Jeanette (Marion) Bryant. Jonathon was in 5th grade at Baldwin School. Jonathon loved reading, especially the Percy Jackson series, videogames and spending time with his dog, “Peanut”.…