Rosemary C. Bunte, age 94, of Quincy, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1930 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Charles and Mary (Garrison) Koch. She married Richard Bunte on March 24, 1964 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2012. Over the years, Rosemary worked at Motorola, Dixie Crème and then Daylight Donuts. Also,…

Edward Paul Dietrich, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ed was born on August 8, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. Ed worked as a laborer at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He enjoyed what he did and the people he worked with. That joy extended to…

Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2013.…

Pauline M. A. Uppinghouse, age 92, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Plainville, IL died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the Home. She was born on May 9, 1932 in Quincy, the daughter of Maurice and Clara (Hoebing) Wand. After Clara’s premature death, Pauline was helped to be raised by Maurice’s second wife, Emily (Peters) Wand. She married Donald L. M. Uppinghouse…

Gloria J. Mead, age 84, of Quincy, IL died on April 9, 2025, at The Arbors Nursing Home. Gloria was born on June 26, 1940, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Florence (Lammers) Schmidt. Gloria married Gerald Mead on August 1, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He survives. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. Following…

Arlene B. Goehl, age 84, of Fowler, IL, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1940 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. She married Lloyd Goehl on June 18, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2016. Arlene had been the manager of the airport…

Kenneth P. Sparrow, Sr., age 72, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 13, 1952 in Quincy, the son of Elmer and Florine (Altgilbers) Sparrow. He married Bonnie Klinner on January 24, 1981. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2025. Together, Ken and Bonnie raised four children. Ken worked at Heintz Electric for…

Mark Hughes, beloved uncle and “GUM” (Great Uncle Mark), cherished brother, devoted son, and warmhearted friend to an extensive network of admirers, exited stage left on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Mark’s age will remain a mystery, as he would have wanted. Henceforth, March 30th will be known as “RUFKM Day”—so mark your 2026 calendars accordingly! Born on a chilly winter day on December 29th,…

Michael D. Black, age 69, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 28, 2025 in his home. Private Graveside services will be held. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or to the Quincy Humane Society. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lonnie Lyn Whitaker, age 57, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1967 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Quincy. Lonnie worked for auto dealerships in the area, detailing or moving cars. Lonnie was named after an Elvis Presley movie. He attended The Crossing. When Lonnie was younger, he enjoyed watching the 3 stooges and Jerry…