William E. ‘Bill’ Ertel, age 75, of Quincy, died on August 9, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1951 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Elbridge and Eunice (Zuspann) Ertel. He married Mary ‘Mitzi’ Veach on October 3, 1981. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2018. Bill graduated from Unity High School, attended Spoon River Community College and…

Lorena “Tinker” Hernandez, age 68, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in her home. She was born on October 28, 1957, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Charles Franklin and Doris Jean (Bowen) Haynes. Her partner, Scott Schmidt survives. Tinker attended Quincy High School and was a jack-of-all-trades, working at a variety of places in Quincy. She enjoyed camping, fishing, watching Westerns, and…

Harold E Ellerbrock, age 82 of Quincy, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 4:40 PM in Sunset Home. Harold was born in Quincy on January 1, 1944, the son of Raymond and Esther (Buhre) Ellerbrock. He married Patricia Ann Dempsey on October 21, 1967, in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Pat preceded him in death on March 31, 2017. He was…

Phillip “Butter” Cobb, Jr., age 54, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1971, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Phillip D. and Jill Ellen (Watkins) Cobb, Sr. His father survives. Known for his competitive spirit, fierce determination, and generous heart, Butter was someone who always stood up for the people he loved. Though hard-headed…

First Sergeant Rolland Andrew Steele, U.S. Army (Ret.), a man of unwavering honor, steadfast faith, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully at his home in Midway, Florida, on August 1, 2026, at the age of 77. Though his earthly service has ended, the values he lived by, integrity, discipline, humility, and love, continue to guide the many lives he touched. Born on October 25,…

Maurine Magliocco of Quincy passed away Thurs, July 30th at Blessing Hospital, surrounded by family and holding her grandson’s hand. Maurine was born on October 15, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, to Maurice and Maxine (Wessel) Fisk. She graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1962, excelling in reading and writing, with a curiosity and comprehension not often seen. Fortunately, a teacher named Marjorie Bolt,…

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Topf, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and devoted community volunteer, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born January 20, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Linke) Bergsmith. She filled every life she touched with warmth, laughter, and the quiet, steadfast love of a remarkable homemaker. She married Donald Topf on Feb…

Thomas R. “Tom” Alford, age 86, of Quincy, passed away at 1:29 a.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Good Samaritan Home. Tom was born on June 6, 1940, to Elmer R. and Ruth Eleanor (Jackson) Alford in Adams County, Illinois. On April 22, 1961, Tom married Joyce Ann Jansen in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. Joyce preceded him in death on January…

Kalvin Duppong, age 77, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1948, in Quincy, Il, the son of John and Ruth (Frese) Duppong. Kalvin married Paula Pieper on April 12, 1969. She survives. Kalvin was a graduate of Unity High School and a proud Navy veteran, serving 1968-1972. Kalvin was a “transportation engineer” (truck driver) having achieved…

James E. Waterkotte, age 86, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Blessing Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born on September 9, 1939, in Quincy, Illinois, to Robert and Carlene (Welchert) Waterkotte. He graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Quincy College in 1965. Following graduation,…