Arthur H. “Artie” Vahlkamp Obituary Arthur H. “Artie” Vahlkamp age 90, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, formerly of 1215 North 7th St. Quincy died on Friday, May 20, 2011 in the home. Artie was born on November 28, 1920 in Quincy, a son of Stephen J. and Theresa (Schnetzler) Vahlkamp. He married Norma Jean Stith on June 1, 1953 in Hannibal, MO and she…

Janet M. Schwartz, age 64, of the Sunset Home, formerly of 2535 Elm, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 12:01 AM in the Home. She was born on October 7, 1946 in Quincy, the daughter of Paul B. & Marjorie (Schepers) Wavering. Janet attended the Illinois School for the Blind in Jacksonville, IL from the age of 5. She was a graduate of…

Kenneth R. Leach, age 78, of 1415 South 8th, formerly of 1306 Spruce ST., died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 2:29 AM in the home. He was born on August 17, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Kenneth E. & Kathlyn (Gilliland) Leach. He married Patricia A. “Pat” Shull on February 5, 1955 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She preceded him…

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…