Robert F. Blickhan, age 101 of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in his home. He was born on September 23, 1921 in Indian Creek, MO the son of Matthew and Clara (Wolf) Blickhan. He attended St. Stephen’s Catholic High School. He served in the United States Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He married Virginia Koetters on June…

Na’Vonte Da’Zhon Cardenas age 17, of Quincy passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at 12:56 a.m. in his home.  He was born in Quincy on August 3, 2005. He is the son of ‘Johnnae La’Rai Pleasant and Manuel Antonio Cardenas; Barbara Stemmons and Steve Cleesen. Na’Vonte had attended Transitions and was currently a Senior at Quincy High School. He will be remembered for his…

William E. “Bill” Wellman age 84, of Liberty, IL died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Good Samaritan Home, Quincy.  Bill was born in Quincy on November 14, 1938, a son of Raymond and Clara (Schreacke) Wellman. He married Mary Lou Mock on January 5, 1963, and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2014. Bill’s career began at Illinois Manufacturing Co. He…

Juanita Moss, age 88, of the Bradford Villa, formerly of 2407 Hampshire, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the Villa. She was born on July 25, 1934 in LaPrarie, IL, the daughter of Fred & Dora (Ferrell) Moss. Juanita enjoyed a successful lifetime career with Harris Corp. and was a member of their Quarter Century Club. After retirement she sat on the board…

Florence Agnes ‘Flo’ Freels, of Cedarhurst, formerly of Curtiss Creek Assisted Living, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was born on April 10th, 1923, in Quincy, a daughter of Joseph & Anna (Thiemann) Stallmann. She married Nelson E. Freels of Moberly, Mo on June 22, 1946. He preceded her in death in January 1987. Mrs. Freels was a 1940 graduate of Notre…

Cecelia Hill of Quincy died on February 22, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Greenmount Cemetery.

Norma Jean McFeeters, 94, of Schuyler, Brown and Pike Counties, and most recently Quincy, died Sunday, March 12 after a long, well-lived life. Known affectionately as Jean to her many friends and family, she made her way into adulthood early, working to put herself through high school and Gem City Business College. Professionally, she held positions as a legal secretary and executive assistant in…

Sandra K. “Sandy” Schutte, age 80, left this world on Saturday, March 11, 2023, to be with her husband Jim. She was born in Quincy on April 24, 1942, a daughter of Ralph and Louise (McDaniel) Dieker. She was a graduate of Payson Seymour High School. She married James “Jim” Schutte on November 24, 1962, in St. John the Baptist Church. Sandy was a…

Judy Kivett, age 84, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. She was born July 20, 1938 in Hollywood, CA, the daughter of Lewis and Edith Prouty. She married Keigan M. Kivett on October 28, 1967 in Lone Pine, CA and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2020. She is survived by one daughter, Christine…

Willis Monroe “Boomer” Franklin 75, of Quincy, IL, died March 8, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. He was born May, 15, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas the youngest son of Archie and Frances (White) Franklin. He married Connie Mellon on October 13, 1972 in Quincy, IL Monroe was a retired truck driver, retiring from Sisbro Trucking in 2010. But retirement didn’t last long as he…