Sharon Sue Herrington, age 82, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1942, in Madison, MO, daughter of Charles and Helen (Clair) Elsberry. Sharon married Ron Herrington on October 28, 1961, in the St. Boniface School’s on the gymnasium stage, as the church was still being built. Sharon retired from Sears formerly…

Kenneth J. Balzer passed from this life on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, a day after his 89th birthday, at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy. Ken was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Quincy to Philip and Rosalea Marie (Putz) Balzer and grew up on the family farm outside of Liberty along with his siblings James and Phyllis. Ken attended a one-room school through seventh…

Roberta “Bobbie” A. Ehrhardt, age 87, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Quincy. Bobbie was born on October 29, 1936 in Quincy, a daughter of Robert and Juletta (Peters) Mast. She married James J. Ehrhardt on June 30, 1960. He preceded her in death. Bobbie was a devoted member of the Church of St. Peter. Bobbie worked as an…

Donald Robert Sodke, age 85, of Quincy, formerly of Lake Forest, IL, died on Monday, September 2, 2024 in his home. He was born on November 10, 1938 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Elisa (Gruling) Sodke. He married Gaye Danielson on September 10, 1966 in Fosston, MN. She survives. Don was an engineer for FMC, working from 1966 until his retirement…

Karen Kiefer, age 82, of Quincy, IL, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Quincy, IL, to William “Bud” and Blanche (Lindsay) Klusmeyer. She married James Kiefer on February 25, 1962, in a double wedding with her brother Don Klusmeyer and his wife, Judy. Karen was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Karen…

Nan Y. Olson, age 90, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bradford Villa. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Violet (Baker) Musgrave. She married Donald H. Waterkotte and from that union was born her four children. She later married Melvin ‘Jay’ Olson. He preceded her in death. Nan received her Bachelor’s Degree…

Janice Louise Gibson, age 82, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Quincy, the daughter of Everett and Margaret Gallaher. She especially loved walking to her work at various nursing homes. She retired from Sycamore Health Care. Jancie loved her dogs, especially her rat haired terrier, “Baby” and her pit bull “Hercules”.…

Clair Adair ‘Skip’ Selby, Jr., age 76, of Quincy, died on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1948 in Quincy, IL the son of Clair & Elizabeth (Hoff) Selby. He married Barbara Dolbeare on March 11, 1994. She survives. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Skip worked at Harris Corp until…

Judith R. ‘Judy’ Genenbacher, age 75, of Farmington, MO, formerly of Quincy, IL, passed away in her home on August 30, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1948 in Pittsfield, the daughter of James and Kathryne (Bartholomew) McGinley. She married Roger K. Genenbacher. Judy was primarily a homemaker. When her boys were young Judy was in charge of the lunch program at St.…

Amy I. Jones, age 52, of Loraine, died on August 26, 2024 in Rushville. She was born on July 10, 1972 in Susanville, CA. Amy married Frank Jones on September 16, 2006. He survives. Amy was of the Christian Faith. Amy enjoyed drawing and coloring. She loved her family, playing with the grandkids and talking and hanging out with her sister. In addition to…