Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Irene (Beckman) Beaston. Erma married William J E Benge on October 29, 1962. He survives. Candy worked at Motorola and later was a proud graduate of the John Wood Community College LPN Program.…

Patrick J. Haugh age 82, of Quincy, IL passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Bickford in Quincy. Patrick was born in Davenport, Iowa, a son of Francis and Alma (Wickersham) Haugh. He was a 1960 graduate of Quincy’s Christian Brothers High School. He then attended Northeast Missouri Teacher’s College for 2 years and was a graduate of the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science…

Virginia S. Kirkpatrick, age 83, of Quincy, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in her home. She was born on September 19, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Melvin and Nellie (Stall) Atkins. Virginia married Roger Kirkpatrick on December 5, 1959. He survives. She worked for Harris Corp for more than 40 years. In addition to her husband, Virginia is also survived by:…

Charles R. Reeves, age 78, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on January 10, 1947 in Pittsfield, IL, and was the son of Charles Henry and Mary (McDonald) Reeves. He married Marjorie Mason on July 12, 1969. She survives. Charles was a machinist at Gardner Denver for forty-three years until his retirement. He served…

Ronald Arthur Westhaus, age 89, of the Bradford Villa, formerly of Lakeshore Hills, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Quincy, IL the son of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. Ron farmed most of his life. Ron ran a Star Route mail delivery route after retiring from farming. Ron served in the United States…

Barbara J. Mansfield, age 89, formerly of Decatur, died on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Mt. Sterling, IL. She was born on June 11, 1935 in Decatur the daughter of Carl and Vonceil (Boyd) Banfield. Barbara worked for the Decatur Public School System for over 37 years. She was a member of Life Foursquare Church in Decatur throughout her lifetime, an avid reader, and…

Sharon K. (Disseler) Herron, age 84, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Viola (Schmidt) Disseler. On July 2, 1966 she was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Herron at Hannibal, MO. Later date wedding vows blessed at Mt. Mary’s Catholic Church by Fr. Ken…

James “Big Guy” Adams III, age 35, passed away in Blessing Hospital on January 24, 2025. He was born October 28, 1989 in Joliet, IL to James Adams and Kelli Semkin. Big Guy was a very loved person. If you met him, he definitely made a mark on your heart. He never knew hate or anger, all he knew was love, happiness and joy!…

Jane E. Flachs, age 71, of Liberty, Illinois, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 30th, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Ralph and Jeanette (Kroeger) Vogelpohl. She married Lowell ‘Andy’ Flachs on October 3, 1981. He survives. Jane was a secretary for Moorman Manufacturing and then later for the Western Catholic Union. She was a member…

Mina H. Geise, age 96, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1928, in Quincy, the daughter of Luther E. and Thelma Hulett. Mina was a long-time resident of Quincy, Illinois. She attended Quincy High where she was a cheerleader and graduated Class of 46. After graduation she moved to St Louis where she quickly secured a…