Arnulfo “Arnie” Martinez, age 66, of Quincy, died on Friday, September 2, 2022, in his home. Arnie was born March 17, 1956, in Mercedes, TX a son of Nicholas and Apolonia (Gonzales) Martinez. Arnie had a job he loved, working as a Quincy School Bus driver for the Quincy Public Schools for 20 years. His favorite pastimes were fishing, singing, and spending time with…

Ruthann Forrest, age 75, of Quincy, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1946 in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of Charles David and Pauline (Gire) Misner. Ruthann married Terry Lee Forrest on October 16, 1964. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2011. Ruthann was a homemaker and waitress and a cook at area restaurants.…

Tammy Lynn Mullen, age 55, passed away on September 1, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Christopher Mullen for over 35 years. Tammy was preceded in death by her father Friedhelm Heuer, her grandparents, and her nephew Blake Genenbacher. She was the loving daughter of Sherry Heuer (nee Hawe), the loving mother of Sean Patrick Mullen and Kevin Ray Mullen. She will also…

George “Bucky” Schlueter, age 84, died on August 30, 2022, in Naples, Florida. Bucky was born June 25th, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of George and Mildred Clifford Schlueter. Bucky married Dianne McCaughey in 1960, and of that union, there were four children, Mary Katherine, George Thomas, James Michael, and Kristin Marie. Dianne passed away in 1981. He later married Renee Riutzel in…

George “Bucky” Schlueter, age 84, died on August 30, 2022, in Naples, Florida. Bucky was born June 25th, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of George and Mildred Clifford Schlueter. Bucky married Dianne McCaughey in 1960, and of that union, there were four children, Mary Katherine, George Thomas, James Michael, and Kristin Marie. Dianne passed away in 1981. He later married Renee Riutzel in…

Kathleen “Kathy” Sue Short (nee Schenk), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her siblings on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 68. Loving wife of the late Larry Short; beloved daughter of the late Martha F. and Richard H. Schenk; dear sister of Janet (Alan) Summy, Sr. Phyllis Schenk O.P., Nancy (the late Fred Sr.) Armstrong, and Mark (Lynette) Schenk;…

Joan Tucker, age 70, formerly of Quincy, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Timber Point Healthcare Center. She was born on October 29, 1951 in Quincy the daughter of Howard and Verna (Mason) Sparks. Joan is survived by: HER DAUGHTER: Linda ‘Lindy’ Forbes SIBLINGS: Linda Bowen, Regina Sparks, Steve Sparks and his wife Rose and Rodney Sparks. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also…

Thomas Lawrence Hemmerle age 74, of Quincy, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, in his home. Born on August 22, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of Steve and Patricia Ann (Adney Hemmerle) Biederman. He married Debbie McManus on September 19, 1969, in Cahokia, IL and she survives. Tom was a graduate of Assumption High School in East St. Louis, and…

John E. Borg, age 77, died on August 27, 2022 in Quincy IL. Born January 7, 1945 in Colfax IA to Jack Borg and Kathryn Fatland Borg while his father was in Europe during the end of WWII. His grandparents helped care for him. After his father began teaching in the Des Moines Public School Music program, John and his siblings were raised and…

Larry M. “Mickey” Nutt, 76, of Quincy, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, in Sunset Home. Larry was born on April 7, 1946, in Quincy, a son of James & Ina (Hartsock) Nutt. He graduated from Quincy High School and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was a Seaman. Upon returning from the Navy, he worked several jobs in Quincy…