Donald J. Gorder, age 81, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1944 in Rushford, Minnesota the son of George Lawrence Gorder and Bernice (Halvorson) Gorder. He married Teresa Sue Kramer on May 22, 1986. She survives. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy during the…

Bernice Dittmer, age 97, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in her home, following an extended period of poor health. Bernice was born September 12, 1928, daughter of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan of Quincy, IL. She married Donald Dittmer of Mendon, IL on April 22, 1950, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy, IL. In her early years Bernice worked at the dress…

Joan Dee Zeiger (Davis) was born in Quincy IL at St. Mary’s hospital on June 23rd, 1956. Joan had 6 sisters and 3 brothers. All of their names began with the letter J. As a child she was baptized Catholic. Her schooling was St. Francis grade school & QHS. She loved playing sports, especially shortstop in softball and tennis. Joan was a traveler by…

Charlotte E. Poore, age 84, of Quincy, died on April 7, 2026 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living Center. She was born on September 1, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri at St. Elizabeth Hospital. The daughter of Carl and Mary A. (Sandifer) Adam. She married Thompson Poore on January 26, 1965. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2022. Charlotte worked at Site…

Darlene (Harvel) Logan, 94, of Maple Hill, NC passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1931, in McHenry County Illinois to Lloyd and Emily (Hardesty) Harvel. She grew up on a farm in Dundee, now known as Raceway Woods. She graduated from Dundee High School class in 1949. Darlene spent most of her life in Illinois, residing in…

Raymond F. Arnold, age 73, of Liberty, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in his home. Ray was born on December 22, 1952 in Pittsfield, Illinois to Lawrence and Scharlene (Swanson) Arnold. Ray graduated from Liberty High School in 1971. He proudly retired from DOT Foods after 31 years. Ray married Marcia Schroeder on March 26, 1976 in…

William Joseph “Bill” Schodroski,72, of Quincy, Illinois passed away at Blessing Hospital on April 4, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, the son of John and Margaret (Smith) Schodroski. He married Nancy A. Stockton on September 6, 1981 in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. She survives. Bill lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to…

Timothy “Tim” J. Gravitt, age 64, of Quincy, died on March 30, 2026 in the Blessing Emergency Room. He was born on October 24, 1961 in Quincy, the son of Alvin and June (Abbott) Gravitt. He married Georgia Ann Smith on January 22. She survives. Tim was of the Pentecostal faith. He was employed in the janitorial department through Transitions. He enjoyed fishing, listening…

Eric (Brunzy) Bruns, age 55, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in his home. Eric was born on July 13, 1970, in Quincy, the son of Robert and Nancy (Schwartz) Bruns Boone. At the time of his death, he had served as superintendent of the historic Woodland Cemetery for nearly 10 years. Having a vision and passion for Woodland, he…

Collin James “C.J.” Little, age 20, of Quincy, passed away on March 31, 2026 in his home. He was born on October 31, 2005, in Quincy, the son of Diane (Mitchell) and Kristopher “Kris” Little. Collin graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 2024. He was a member of the Crossing. Collin was friendly, outgoing and memorable to all those he met. He was…