Charles G. Schmitt, age 91, of Quincy, Illinois, with the loving care of his companion Mary Summers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 26, 1918 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Laurentius A. and Florentius W. (Menke) Schmitt. He married Dorothy M. Moller on September 27, 1949 in St. Boniface Church…

Gary Wayne Gray, age 49, of 1000 North 18th Street, Quincy, died on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:10 p.m. in his home. He was born on June 18, 1960 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Carl L. and Delores (Tourney) Gray. Gary was of the Baptist faith. He worked at Harris Corporation as a Draftsman prior to a motorcycle accident. Painting and drawing…

Gerald C. Pate, age 86, of Astoria Garden Nursing Home, Astoria, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, died on Monday, September 28, 2009 in Astoria. Private graveside services were held. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, Quincy, handled the arrangements.

Carol M. Moss, age 67, of 527 Broadway Street, Quincy, died on Sunday, September 27, 2009 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. Orville B. Jones, Jr. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.…

Norma L. Reed Reddick age 82, of Versailles, IL formerly of Quincy died on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 in Blessing Hospital. Norma was born April 12, 1927 in Shelby Township, MI a daughter of Victor and Helen (Riley) Owsley. She first married Carl Reed, and later wed Elmer Reddick. Norma worked at Davis Cleaver Co. for 35 years, retiring as an Inspector. She was…