Matthew E. Thompson 38, of Quincy, died on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 3rd, 1984 in Quincy. Matt was a self-employed contractor for most of his life. Matt loved working with his hands and building things. Matt had the biggest heart and never knew a stranger. Matt could have a conversation with anybody, he loved to make people laugh. Matt enjoyed…

William “Bill” Joseph Shear 83, of Palmyra, MO passed away at Hannibal Regional Hospital on May 18, 2023, where he had been a patient since April 26th. Bill was born in Palmyra, MO September 20, 1939, a son of Gerald M. and Edna E. Gibson Shear. He attended St Joseph’s Catholic School and Palmyra High School in Palmyra, MO. He worked at Knapheide Mfg.…

Patricia Mae Johannessen, age 79, of Quincy, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in her home.  She was born on July 3, 1943 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Charles and Esther Yonk.  She married Robert Johannessen on April 25, 1964 in St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Aurora, IL.  He survives.   Mrs. Johannessen was a 1961 graduate of West Aurora High…

Erwin F. Logan, known affectionately as ‘Brother Lo’, age 62, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in St. Louis, MO. He was born on July 1, 1960 in Mexico, MO the son of Eddie Roy and Fontell (Morton) Logan. He married Deloris White on March 31, 1987. She survives. Erwin worked for the State of Illinois for the Department of Transportation and…

Francis M. “Frank” Schuermann, age 87, of Warsaw, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born October 31, 1935 in Quincy, the son of Frederick, Sr. and Frances Jones Schuermann. He married Carolyn Davis on June 16, 1961 in Palmyra, MO and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Mark (Angie) Schuermann of Warsaw; two grandchildren, Breanna…

Nancy Jane Magness, age 74, of Quincy, formerly of Galesburg, IL died on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. She was born June 13, 1948 in Beardstown, IL the daughter of Herschel and Helen Louise (Wheeler) Baer and was the youngest of 12 children. Nancy married Stanley E. Magness on October 8, 1966 in Abingdon, IL. He survives. Nancy was a…

John “Jack” Cosgrove, I age 87, of Quincy, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Sunset Home. John was born in Quincy, IL on November 8, 1935, son of William and Edith (Willard) Cosgrove. Jack joined Wanda (Atteberry) Smith in marriage in 1982, she survives. Jack worked for Motorola before working and retiring from Moorman Manufacturing after thirty-seven years. After his retirement, Jack worked…

Doris Mae Burris, age 94, of Quincy died on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. She was born May 9, 1929 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Stanley and Amelia (Morgal) Mlinar. Doris married Roy C. Burris and they shared 64 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2013. She was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School. Doris…

Patsy Ann Groce age 94, of Hannibal, Mo formerly of Quincy died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Beloved Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hannibal. Patsy was born in Quincy, Il on November 2, 1928, a daughter of Lloyd and Helen Vera (Boles) Douglas. She married Charles Groce, Jr. on December 24, 1947 and he preceded her in death on November 28, 1977. Patsy…

Joan P. Tieken, age 86, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in her home. She was born on July 30, 1936 in Quincy the daughter of Elmer and Reva (Coleman) Heinecke. Joan had an extensive career as an LPN for 40+ years in the Quincy area, having worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Blessing Hospital and the Illinois Veterans Home. She loved her…