Donald Ray “Donnie” Laws, age 66, died on Sunday, November 13, 2022, in the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 21, 1956, in Quincy, a son of William T. and Mary Louise (O’Connor) Laws. He married Heidi Redenius in 1981 and had 3 children. Don had a lifelong passion for airplanes, cars, and motorcycles. His love…

Hwa Sook Lair, age 92, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on December 3, 1929 in North Korea. She married John Lair. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1997. Hwa enjoyed singing, dancing, cooking, drawing and decorating her house. Hwa is survived by a daughter JinSeon Kim of Korea. Numerous grandchildren and…

Kent Patrick Humphrey, age 60, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in St. John Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born on August 27, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Howard F. and Mary E. (Rakers) Humphrey. Kent attended Quincy Notre Dame and graduated from Quincy High School in 1982. He was a very good athlete, excelling in football and basketball. He was…

Rosemary Hinkamper, age 84, of 1853 Maple in Quincy died on November 12, 2022 in her home. She was born on October 2, 1938, in a farmhouse northeast of Quincy. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Frances (Schreacke) Hildebrand. As a child, she was raised on the Hildebrand family dairy farm and was an active member in 4H clubs. In 1952…

Gregory A. Crawford, age 54, of Liberty, died on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Timberpointe Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL. He was born on July 17, 1968 in Quincy the son of Carlene Zanger Crawford and William Crawford. Greg was a truck driver for D&L Excavating of Liberty. Greg loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears. He loved NASCAR and anything…

James ‘Kurt’ Grootens, age 61, of Quincy, died on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in his home. He was born on September 14, 1961 in Quincy, IL the son of William and Clara (Knight) Grootens. Kurt was a welder at several local manufacturing companies. Kurt enjoyed target shooting and sports, especially football. Mr. Bill’s was very dear to Kurt’s heart. He was at his dad’s…

Daniel ‘Danny’ Maas, age 67, of Canton, IL, formerly of Camp Point, IL died on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Canton, IL. He was born on January 17, 1955 in Quincy, the son of Maurice and Hilda (Uppinghouse) Maas. When Danny was younger, he helped out on the family farm. Danny was of the Catholic Faith. Danny’s younger years was spent living on the…

Gary R. Cain, age 78, of Quincy died on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1944 in Quincy the son of Jesse Ray and Ruth M (Mangold) Cain. Gary married Wanda L. Clinging on August 21, 1963 in Quincy. She survives. Gary graduated in 1962 from Quincy High School. He began his work career at Motorola, from…

Paul H. Gerding, age 79, of Quincy and formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Quincy. He was born July 5, 1943 in Quincy, the son of Paul, Sr. and Helen Thien Gerding. He married Peggy Laird on February 16, 1993 in Springfield and she preceded him in death on July 2, 2003. He is survived by his companion of 18 years,…

Ernest “Ernie” W. Heierle, age 95, of Quincy and formerly of Macomb, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. He was born January 19, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Julius E. and Anna Altherr Heierle. He married Opal E. Geltmacher on October 19, 1957 in Costa Mesa, CA and she preceded him in death on June…