James “Big Guy” Adams III, age 35, passed away in Blessing Hospital on January 24, 2025. He was born October 28, 1989 in Joliet, IL to James Adams and Kelli Semkin. Big Guy was a very loved person. If you met him, he definitely made a mark on your heart. He never knew hate or anger, all he knew was love, happiness and joy!…

Jane E. Flachs, age 71, of Liberty, Illinois, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 30th, 1953 in Quincy, the daughter of Ralph and Jeanette (Kroeger) Vogelpohl. She married Lowell ‘Andy’ Flachs on October 3, 1981. He survives. Jane was a secretary for Moorman Manufacturing and then later for the Western Catholic Union. She was a member…

Mina H. Geise, age 96, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1928, in Quincy, the daughter of Luther E. and Thelma Hulett. Mina was a long-time resident of Quincy, Illinois. She attended Quincy High where she was a cheerleader and graduated Class of 46. After graduation she moved to St Louis where she quickly secured a…

Sue Ann Miller, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the Mass. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Notre Dame Girls Tennis Team…

Phyllis K. Lugering, age 77, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1947 in Quincy the daughter of Homer and Irene (Hannick) Sandifer. Phyllis was a graduate of Quincy High School. She married Mark Lugering on May 5, 1971 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1995. Phyllis…

Carol E. Vogel, age 86, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1938 at home in Mendon Township, Adams County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Raymond William and Elizabeth (Tieken) Linnenburger. She married Carl W. Vogel on October 22, 1959. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1991. Carol was a bookkeeper…

Robert Dean Houghton, age 69, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born on June 27, 1955, in Quincy, a son to Norman Dean and Bonnie Jean (O’Dear) Houghton. They both preceded him in death. Robert was a heavy machine operator and worked for the Adams County Highway Department for 32 years…

Donald L. Wiemelt, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1949, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Loretta (Bordewick) Wiemelt. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Janice Deters on July 25, 1970. She survives. Don worked at Knapheide Manufacturing for over 36 years. Don was a…

James “Jim” Joseph Darnell, age 59, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. Jim was born on June 7, 1965, in Fort Madison, IA, a son of Thomas B. and Patricia (Malone) Darnell. They both preceded him in death. Jim graduated from Quincy Public High School in 1984. He is a member of the 1982 Hall of Fame…

Dorothy J. Parn, age 91, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Monroe City, MO the daughter of William Randall and Alice Pearl (Collins) Mudd. She married Harold L. Parn on July 4, 1953 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Monroe City. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2017. Dorothy…