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Junior E. Fleer
Junior E. Fleer, age 95, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 21, 2022 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on March 21, 1927 in Quincy, the son of Earl & Sophie (Schaeffer) Fleer. He married Emma Berndanner on January 25, 1947. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2015. Junior was a navy veteran of World War II and served aboard…
Donna R. VonderHaar
Donna R. VonderHaar, age 79, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in her home. She was born on February 11, 1943 in Quincy the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Potter) Richmiller. She married Robert C. ‘Bob’ VonderHaar on November 11, 1961. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2011. Donna was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She loved Football…
Charles T. Helmer
Charles T. Helmer, age 70, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1952 in Quincy the son of John E. & Esther L. (Burnett) Helmer. He married Darla Dieker on October 30, 1981. She survives. Charles worked at Bergner’s from the time it opened in Quincy until its closing. He was of the Catholic…
Joyce LaVon Warning
Joyce LaVon Warning, age 78, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1944 in LaBelle, MO. Joyce was a housekeeper working at the Comfort Inn for many years. Previously, she had also worked as a waitress at local restaurants. Joyce was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to read, play Yahtzee and Bingo. Joyce also enjoyed puzzles,…
Cheryl C. Niffen
Cheryl C. Niffen, age 76, formerly of Nauvoo and Hull, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 12:51 a.m. in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. She was born June 19, 1946 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Marvin and Betty Lewton Gudgel. She is survived by one son, Joseph L. Niffen of Quincy and daughter-in-law, Julie Niffen Burwinkel (Ray Burwinkel, Jr.); five grandchildren: Dawn (Jacob) Gamble of…
Donald Ray “Donnie” Laws
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
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
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
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 Crawford
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…