Brandon M. Williams, age 62, of Quincy, died on June 27, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1964 in Quincy. He graduated from Quincy Senior High School. Brandon worked at Farfield Inn for many years. He enjoyed music and listening to Jazz. He enjoyed cutting grass and playing chess. Brandon is survived by his CHILDREN: Sherell Williams, Latoya Pierra, Dailean…

Robert N. ‘Bob’ Rhea, age 73, of Quincy, died on Monday, June 29, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1952 in Quincy the son of Norman and Georgene ‘Babe’ (Fleer) Rhea. He married Joan Scheiter on March 22, 1980. She survives. Bob was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He worked as an Account Manager for the Rinella Company…

Andrea L. Baird, age 77, of Quincy, died on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in her home with her husband and daughters at her side. She was born on August 4, 1948 in Carrollton, IL, the daughter of William and Wanda (Powell) Miner. She married John Baird on April 5, 1986. He survives. Andrea and John are members of the Unitarian Church. She graduated from…

Wayne D. Weed Jr. of Quincy, Illinois, left this world the way he lived in it — surrounded by the people and things he loved most. Wayne was born on November 22, 1960, in Quincy, Illinois, to Wayne and Donna Weed, the start of a life that would be defined by hard work, family, and a love of the open road — or more…

Eugene “Gene” Henry Venvertloh, age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. Gene was born on July 18, 1940, the son of William “Pete” and Hilda Vonderheide Venvertloh. He married Margie C. Hildebrand on May 12, 1962 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Gene attended St. John’s Grade School and Notre Dame High School, graduating in…

Fr. Kenneth Paul Rosswog, O.F.M., a Franciscan friar of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with its headquarters in Atlanta, GA, died, in hospice care, two hours before his 96th birthday, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Felician Village, Manitowoc, WI. Fr. Ken was born in Quincy, IL, on June 18, 1930, the eldest child of Frederick J.…

James “Jim” F. Schutte, age 84, of Quincy, died on June 23, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1942 in Quincy, the son of Rome and Margaret (Wilson) Schutte. He married Marcia A. Stonewall on November 28, 1964 in St. Thomas Church, she survives. Jim graduated from Central High School in 1960. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic…

Karin E. Koontz, age 79, of Quincy, died on June 20, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on September 27, 1946 in Germany, the daughter of Semion and Anna (Wurth) Konkow. She married Terry Koontz on July 22, 1972, he preceded her in death. Karin was always very proud of her heritage. Her father was born in Russia, and her mother was…

Randall “Randy” Jay Porter, 74 of Quincy, IL passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026 surrounded by his wife Tammy, his children, and other family members. Randy was born in Hannibal, MO on February 8,1952 to Victor Porter Jr and Norma Jean (Shores) Porter. Randy attended and graduated from Quincy Senior High School. He studied for and received an engineering certificate from…

Judith Lynn ‘Judy’ Conover, age 77, died on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on April 8, 1949 in Quincy. She married Loren L. Conover on February 14, 1970 in Camp Point. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2022. Judy was of the Protestant Faith. In earlier years, Judy liked to play golf and was a…