Krista R. Shear, age 32, of Quincy, died on May 23, 2026 in her home. She was born on July 30, 1993 in Quincy, IL She is survived by: HER MOTHER: Dena Hagen HER FATHER: Todd Shear ONE CHILD: Braxton Shear BROTHER: Jaret Shear MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Sharon Hagen PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Pat Shear Numerous uncles, aunts, and other relatives also survive. Krista was a vibrant,…

Mary Virginia “Giny” Baker, age 79, of Quincy, died on May 24, 2026, in her home. She was born on July 13, 1946, in Brookfield, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Agnes (Ewald) Gladbach. She married Michael Baker, he survives. Giny grew up on a farm south of Brookfield, MO, near Mendon, MO, along with 7 brothers and 1 sister. After graduation from Mendon…

Anita M. (Bode) Quinn Rakers, 90, of the Good Samaritan Home died Thursday, May 28th at Blessing Hospital. She was born January 7, 1936 in Villa Park, IL, the daughter of Charles John and Esther Genevieve (Burgert) Bode. She married Joseph D. Quinn on August 31, 1957 in St Alexander Church in Villa Park. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2003. She…

Ann M. Altgilbers age 69, of Quincy passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born in Quincy, IL on July 3, 1956, a daughter of Wilfred T. and Kathleen C. “Katie” (Kahs) Altgilbers. Ann was a Pharmacy Tech, most recently employed at the former Shopko Pharmacy. She began working as a teenager at Earel & Buss Drug Store, and…

Loretta V. Goodwin, age 100, of the Good Samaritan Home, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026 in the Home. She was born on November 25, 1925 in Hull, IL, the daughter of James Philip and Pearl Frances (Meyer) Baker. She married Arthur S. Goodwin on May 13, 1944. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2003. Loretta worked at the Quincy Speaker Manufacturing…

Judith K. Lair, age 72, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1953 in Quincy the daughter of Ralph J. & Mary K. (Zanger) Goehl. Judith worked as a nurse’s aide in the Quincy area for many years. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Judith volunteered for R.S.V.P. and the Red…

Sharon J. Daugherty, age 80, of Mendon, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in her home. She was born on November 23, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL the daughter of Clifford and Florence (Schaffer) Schawallenic. She married James Daugherty on September 23, 1967. He survives. Sharon liked fishing and gardening. She also loved animals. In addition to her husband, she is also survived…

Mary E. Ward, age 82, of Quincy, died May 22, 2026 at Adams Pointe. She was born August 2, 1943 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur J. and Martha A. (Ohnemus) Lenz. She married James R. Reichert on July 4, 1964. He preceded her in death May 30, 1981. She married Ernest “Bob” R. Ward, May 7, 1988. He preceded her in death, January…

Nancy M. Marshall, age 65, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 8, 1960 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Virgil William Lepper and Ruth Ann (Anders) Lepper. She married Michael ‘Mike’ Marshall in 1983. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2019. Nancy liked fishing, Bingo and Campoing. She also enjoyed GEMS baseball,…

Harold M. Kirlin, Jr. age 91, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Sunset Home. He was born on August 13, 1934 in Camp Point Township, Adams Co. Illinois. Harold married Judith A. ‘Judy’ Schoenekase on September 12, 1959 in St. Rose Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2025. Harold served two years active duty in the Army…