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Damon Mikel Anderson
Damon Mikel Anderson, age 29, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1994 in Quincy the son of William ‘Bill’ J. and Evelyn (Taylor) Anderson. Damon was an avid CUBS fan. He was of the Baptist Christian faith. Damon loved listening to music in his free time. He was an onery guy always got a laugh out…
Matthew “Matt” Aaron Porter
Matthew “Matt” Aaron Porter, age 46, of Quincy, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in his home. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Quincy, the son of Randall and Diane (Stark) Porter. Matt was a Unity High School graduate. He loved the outdoors, always hunting and fishing in his younger years. Matt also liked to draw, listen to music and play pool. He…
Jill C. Geise
Jill Camille Geise, age 84, of Quincy, IL and a former resident of Estero, FL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, on October 19, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was the daughter, and only child of Chester Aubrey Groves and Elizabeth (Bowman) Groves. Jill grew up in Quincy and attended Webster Grade School, followed by Quincy Junior High School.…
Richard G. Lord
Richard G. Lord, age 62, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in his home. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Quincy. Richard was a Jack of All Trades and worked at many and various jobs throughout his career. He also attended and sold things at various flea markets. Richard loved music and always lived life to the fullest. He is…
Terrance M. ‘Terry’ McLernon, Sr.
Terrance M. ‘Terry’ McLernon, Sr., age 73, of Quincy, IL, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Chicago, the son of Don & Alice McLernon. Mr. McLernon worked in retail. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by: CHILDREN: Lisa Saurerbier (Dan), Terry McLernon, Jr. (Amy), Corrine Hucksold and Caelan McLernon (Sabrina).…
Aidyn Deege
Aidyn Hunter Deege, age 25, of Quincy, IL, passed away on October 19, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on August 16, 1999, in Quincy. Aidyn lived for the thrill of life on wheels and the rush of the outdoors. Whether he was tearing up the trails on his four-wheeler, chasing freedom on his dirt bike, or revving up…
Florence M. Smith
Florence M. Smith age 95, of Quincy died on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at her home. Florence was born in Adams County, IL at the family home on December 15, 1928, a daughter of Elmer J. Maas and Coletta Lucy (Wellman) Maas. She married Merle Smith on February 15, 1947 in St. Anthony Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on January 5,…
Herbert Steinkamp
Herbert J. Steinkamp, age 91, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the Sunset Home. He was born on August 13, 1933 in Burton, IL the son of Frank and Bertha (Weidemann) Steinkamp. He married Mary J. Ihnen on November 30, 1957. She survives. Herb served in the Unted States Navy. He then worked for Huck Fixtures for over 40 years. After…
Rose Mary Howell
Rose Mary Howell age 96, formerly of Plainville and Payson, IL died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. in Bickford Assisted Living, Quincy. Rose Mary was born at home on the family farm in Mt. Sterling, IL on December 6, 1927. She was the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Kerr) Krupps. Rose Mary married Robert “Bob” Thomas Howell on May 5, 1951,…
Dale G. Houston
Dale G. Houston, age 84, of Quincy, IL, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in his home. Dale was born in Quincy on October 30, 1939, the son of Clem and Emma (Hull) Houston. Dale was a woodmaker and loved the outdoors especially enjoyed fishing. He loved his great grandbabies the most. He is survived by his sister: Maxine Hudelson; his sons: Rick (Tonya)…