It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Zanger on October 9, 2024. A devoted father, grandfather, and beloved husband, Larry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on January 26, 1945 to Bob and Betty (Venvertloh) Zanger, Larry learned the importance of faith, family, respect and work ethic. He carried those lessons…

Joseph T. Hildebrand, age 75, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Quincy Family and Senior Living. Joe was born in Quincy on November 8, 1948 a son of Theodore J. Hildebrand and Virginia (Zanger) Hildebrand. He married Maria Moral on May 14, 2004, and she survives. Joe was a graduate of St. Francis Grade School and Christian Brothers High School. He…

Michael William Gregory Fennell, age 43, of Quincy, IL, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2024, in his home. Michael was born on December 1, 1980, in Quincy, a son of William ‘Bill’ and Linda (Bowen) Fennell. He was a 1999 graduate of Quincy High School. Due to his outgoing personality, Michael had a very enjoyable and successful career in retail sales, including serving…

Marvin R. Russell, age 88, of Quincy, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Sunset Home. He was born on June 23, 1936 in Quincy, the son of Clyde and Helen (Ash) Russell. He married Joan E. Ehrhardt on June 21, 1958. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2019. Marvin was an electrician for the Electric Wheel and…

Patricia A. “Pat” Koch, age 72, formerly of Quincy died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born on November 25, 1951 in Quincy, IL the daughter of James F. and Loretta L. (Heberlein) Koch. Pat graduated from St. Francis Grade School, was a 1970 graduate of Notre Dame High School and graduate of Gem City Business College. She…

Debbra Sue (Hessing) Dabney age 59, of Chatham, IL died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1964 in Quincy, Illinois a daughter of Bernard F. and Jane (Abel) Hessing. She married Gregory C. Dabney on June 1, 1985, in Quincy, Illinois and he survives. Debbra had worked in Quincy at St. Mary’s Hospital, for…

Thomas L. Shade, age 94 of rural Quincy died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home. Tom was born March 2, 1930 in Quincy to Charles R. and Lina M. (Bellamy) Shade. He married Carlene F. Goerlich on April 15, 1950 in Quincy. They enjoyed over 70 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2021. Tom grew up in Adams…

George Henry Schneider passed peacefully on October 4, 2024. George was born February 21, 1934, in Holstein NE to Theodore Peter Schneider and Anna Barbara (Hupf) Schneider, and was raised on their family farm. This beginning provided the roots for his life-long love of the land and all the natural world. After graduating high school, he worked for Nebraska Game Commission in habitat restoration…

Jolynn Koch Bricker, age 70, of Mesa Arizona, died on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024. Jolynn was born on October 13, 1953, daughter of Virginia and Joseph Koch. She married Larry Bricker in 1985. He proceeded her in death on March 4, 2022. Jolynn was raised in Quincy, Il. She attended St. Francis Solanus Parochial School and graduated in 1971, from Quincy Notre Dame…

Larry Wottman, age 82, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Donald Herman and Agnes (Westhaus) Wottman. He married Vivian Olker on October 22, 1966. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2012. Larry served in the United States during the Vietnam War. Larry worked at…