Barbara Jean Deters, age 83, passed away in Quincy, IL on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Bickford Cottage. She was born in Quincy, IL on December 26, 1940, a daughter to Bernard J. and Marie (Harman) Weiman, Sr. She married John “Jack” William Deters on April 8, 1961, in St. John Catholic Church. He survives. Barbara graduated from Quincy Senior High School. She was…

Martin Joseph Doherty, age 81, died Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy, Illinois. He was born on July 11, 1942, the eldest child of William J. and Mary Virginia (Wall) Doherty. Martin was a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois and a proud Cubs fan. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago (Class of 1960), where he won the…

Eva H. Wellman, age 98, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of rural Quincy, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in the home. She was born on June 8, 1925 in Quincy, the daughter of Harry and Sarah (Robertson) Rupert. She married Frank Edward Wellman, Sr., on July 16, 1949. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2013. Eva was homemaker who greatly…

Diana Marie Pillars, age 82, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Quincy, IL. She was born in Quincy, IL on March 12, 1942, a daughter of Elmer Alex and Edna M. (Briscoe) Stewart. She married Henry Pillars, Jr. on August 20, 1960, in Central Baptist Church in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1988. Diana graduated from Quincy…

John Jay Sloup, age 81, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Omaha, NE the son of Joseph and Ann (Svik) Sloup. He married Annette Rodio. She survives. John was a self-employed dealer in printing and office supplies. John was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. He greatly enjoyed watching Nebraska ‘Cornhusker’…

Michael A. Pleasant, age 64, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Jacksonville, IL. He was born on December 15, 1959, in Quincy, IL, a son to Samuel J. and Marie (Watson) Pleasant. His parents preceded him in death. Michael graduated from Quincy High School and was Christian by faith. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls, and…

Dorothy Jean (Price) Deters age 92, of Quincy died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born March 8, 1932, in Quincy, a daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Dieker) Price. Dorothy married the love of her life, Robert R. Deters, on October 11, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fowler, IL. The couple celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary in 2020. Robert preceded her in…

Rose Sparks, age 71, of Ewing, Missouri, died on Wednesday April 10, 2024, in her home. She was born March 17, 1953, in Quincy, the daughter of Buzz Hamann and Ruby (Hess) Hamann. Rosie married Steve Sparks on June 11, 1974, at Grandview Church. He survives. Rosie was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, as well as doing ceramics, pottery, puzzles, and crosswords. Occasionally, she…

Vickie Ann Platt, age 66, of Liberty, passed away at 12:45 AM on Friday, April 6, 2024, comfortably in her home. Vickie was born on December 8th, 1957, in Quincy, Illinois. Vickie was an excellent cook both in her career and in her own home. To pass the time Vickie enjoyed coloring in mandalas coloring books, crafting, spending time with family and friends, watching…

Mary Ann Myers, age 74, of Liberty, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Blessing Hospital.  She was born on December 4, 1949 in Quincy, the daughter of Albert T. and Ruth Mary (Hodges) Viar.  Mary Ann married Jim Myers on August 25, 1990.  He preceded her in death on November 11, 2007. Mary Ann was a 1967 graduate of Liberty High School.  She…