John H. Wellman, age 79, of 2139 E. Wilmar Dr., Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Quincy, a son of Wilbur & Louise (Schreacke) Wellman. He married Alice Goodpaster on January 26, 1957 in Alexandria, VA. She survives. John served in the U.S. Army. He was a Culver Stockton College graduate and…

James D. Starr, age 68, of 1414 North 4th St. Quincy, IL died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Blessing Hospital. He was born October 21, 1943 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Raymond Robert Starr and Helen Irene Giles Starr. He married Alice Marie Crull on 02/25/1977 in Fort Madison, Iowa, and she survives. He was employed in retail sales. James Served…

Roger A. “Whitey” Langdon, age 72, of 1707 Cross St., died on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1940 in Louisville, KY, the son of Walter & Mary Virginia (Mitchell) Langdon. He served in the Army during the Vietnam era. Mr. Langdon was an auto mechanic working at S&N Autobody for many years until his retirement. After…

Virginia Marie “Ginny” Rose, age 102, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 326 North 18th St., died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the Home. She was born on July 17, 1909 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Edmond & Emma (Eberhardt) Boquet. She first married Cyril Little on September 6, 1930 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1944.…

Gregory William Holthaus, age 82, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in the home. He was born September 25, 1929 in Columbus, OH, a son of Aloysius & Rose (Reis) Holthaus. He married Jacqulynn Kron on August 22, 1953 in Quincy. He married Sharon (McCaughey) Schmelzle on February 14, 1992 in Quincy. She survives. Greg was a carpenter with AJ…

Kelton Christopher James Peter, beloved son of Christopher and Stephanie (Fleer) Peter of 2710 Kings Pointe NE, Quincy, was born on April 18, 2012, and passed peacefully from his Mothers loving arms into Gods loving hands on April 26, 2012 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. In addition to his parents, Kelton is survived by his two sisters, Victoria and Jocelynn; his maternal grandfather, James…

Bobby Gene Roberts, age 81, of North Adams Home, Mendon, IL died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in the home. He was born October 27, 1930 in Quincy, a son of George & Myrtle (Bradshaw) Roberts. He married Mariam Juanita Carter on October 24, 1975. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2009. Bobby served in the Army. He was employed at Gardner…

Marcia Ann Holmes, age 67, of 1611 Broadway, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in her home. She was born on May 21, 1944 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Walter & Esther (Schoenekase) Baker. Marcia was a teacher and had taught in Northwest County of St. Louis, Bath, Il, and in the Quincy Public and Parochial Schools. She was of the Catholic Faith.…

Karen S. Hunolt, age 67, of 513 Hampshire, died on Friday, April 20, 2012 in the home of her daughter at 601 Monroe. She was born on April 13, 1945 in Quincy the daughter of James & Ina (Hartsock) Nutt. She married Richard Hunolt on March 26, 1970 in Quincy. He survives. Mrs. Hunolt worked at the Adams County Youth Home. Karen was a…