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…

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,…

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…

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…

Marilyn A. Stowell, age 79, of Quincy, IL, died on Monday, November 7, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of Glen and Ida (Blaesing) Herrington. She married William R. Stowell on February 27, 1971. He survives. Marilyn was a medical transcriptionist for Quincy Medical Group and retired in 2014. Mrs. Stowell was of the Catholic…

Edward R. “Ed” Huner age 79, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 11:07 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Ed was born on December 16, 1942, in Quincy, a son of Grover Cleveland Huner and Eva Helena (Hammer) Huner. He married Charlotte Ann Dietrich on April 27, 1963, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She survives. Ed went to work as a…

Chad E. Buss, age 52, of Peoria, formerly of Quincy, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Peoria. He was born on July 26, 1970 in Quincy, the son of Harold Eugene, Jr. and Sharon (Smith) Buss. Chad loved being outdoors, swimming and attending sporting events. He also enjoyed music and magazines. He is survived by his parents, Sharon and Bill Raleigh of Armington;…

Lucille Neisen, age 87, of the Sunset Home, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Home. She was born on July 28, 1935 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Frank & Florence (Krogman) Mintle. Lucille was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. She married Richard F. Neisen on May 12, 1956 in St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March…

Patricia E (Pat) Glore, of 411 South 36th St., Quincy, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 30th, at the age of 87. She was born October 16th, 1935 in Quincy. She was the only child of Mildred M Selves (née Hetzler) and J Russell Selves. She married William A Glore September 28th, 1952 in Quincy. He preceded her in…