Gregory Allen McGraw, age 47, of 621 Harrison Street, Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in his home. Greg was unemployed for some time. He was a handyman and liked to help others. He is survived by: THREE BROTHERS: David Carl McGraw, Bradley William McGraw, & Donald C. McGraw all of Quincy; TWO SISTERS: Ellen Marie Mason of Quincy &…

George Schmidt, age 84, of the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, formerly of Girard, Illinois, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in the Home. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will take place at a later date in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Joliet. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Laura M. Klossing, age 66, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, formerly of Quincy, IL died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 24, 1944 in Quincy, the daughter of Benjamin and Gertrude (Tuttle) McQueen. She married Gene A. Klossing on June 16, 1962 in Palmyra, MO. He survives. Laura was a member of the Baptist…

Lucille Ann Welchert, age 94, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 636 Jackson, died on Thursday, January 6, 2011 in the Home. She was born on April 7, 1916 in Quincy, the daughter of Martin & Rose (Hinnekamp) Klues. She married William Welchert on July 3, 1937 in Hannibal, MO in the Immaculate Conception Church. He preceded her in death on January 22,…

Arnold W. Hunn, Jr., age 90, of the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1920 in St. Charles, Missouri, a son of Arnold & Margaret (Williams) Hunn. He married Geraldine Mitchell. She preceded him in death in 1985. Arnold was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Before his retirement,…

Joyce Ann Alford, age 69, of 6728 Columbus Road, died on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in her home. She was born on November 30, 1941 in Quincy the daughter of Alvin J. & Mary K. (Mock) Jansen. She married Thomas R. Alford on April 22, 1961 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He survives. Along with her husband Tom, Joyce was the owner…

James R. Moore, Jr., age 85, of 621 Hamilton Ave, Quincy, IL, died on Friday, December 31, 2010 in the Sunset Home. He was born on November 18, 1925 in Dennison, IL the son of James R. & Ella (Nye) Moore. James was a graduate of Quincy High School. He married Mary M. Mollenhauer on February 10, 1947 in Paris, IL. She survives. Mr.…

Joshua John “Josh” Skirvin, age 30, of 280 E. 2400 ST, Barry , IL, died on Friday, December 31, 2010 in his home. He was born on June 16, 1980 in Quincy, IL the son of Larry & Sally (Marshall) Skirvin. Josh was a heavy equipment operator for Bross Construction Co. Josh was also an accomplished craftsman who manufactured his own wood stove which…