Timothy J. “Tim” Schmelzle age 54 of Springfield, IL died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the home of his sister in Quincy. Tim was born June 23, 1969, in Quincy, a son of Elgar and Patricia (Durbin) Schmelzle. Tim was a graduate of Lamphier High School in Springfield, IL. He graduated from Northern Colorado University in Greeley, CO and later earned his master’s…

Robert Don ‘Bob’ Brueggeman, age 75, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1948 in Quincy the son of Frank & Mildred (Schreacke) Brueggeman. He married Stephanie Ballard on June 5, 1976. She survives. Bob worked for BASF for many years until his retirement in 2007. He served in the United States Navy during…

Carmelita M. Watkins, age 93, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Sunset Home. She was born on March 6, 1930 in LaGrange, MO, the daughter of Edward ‘Boss’ & Minnie (Coin) Dade. She first married Harry Garr. He preceded her in death. Carmelita later married Donald Tolls. She then later married Alfonzo Watkins. He preceded her in death. Carmelita worked…

Norma Jean “Snooks” Johnson age 80, of Quincy died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Good Samaritan Home, Quincy. Snooks was born in Quincy on December 22, 1943, the daughter of Arthur Boniface and Esther “Tutz” (Hinkamper) Schreacke. Snooks married Frank Noel Johnson on June 1, 1968, in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2010. She…

Iola Mae Worley of rural Liberty, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was the daughter of Carl E. Kill and Vera M. (Cochran) Kill. Iola was born on April 5, 1929, in Richfield Township, IL. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1946. Upon graduation Iola moved to Quincy and worked for Moorman Manufacturing Company as a secretary. Her coworker and friend,…

Denise L. Bemis, age 66, of Plainville, IL, died on January 13, 2024 in her home. She was born on May 18, 1957 in Quincy. Denise was a nurse’s assistant for the Department of Human Services. Denise liked birds and outdoor activities. She is survived by several siblings, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents John H. and Charlotte…

Robert (Bob) Bastean of Quincy passed away January 13, 2024 just three days shy of his 90th birthday at Sunset Home in Quincy. A quiet man, Bob wanted his obituary to indicate he lived, he died, and he lived a life of service. In keeping with his wishes, his sporting accomplishments in baseball, football, bowling, and golf; his skills in carpentry, woodworking, and crocheting;…

Alberta M. Tweedell, (Bert), age 93, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Pike County, IL, the daughter of Lester and Mary Frances (Meyer) Duncan. She married William A. Tweedell on September 2nd, 1950, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1979. Bert worked for Motorola after graduating from…

Johnnie E. Walters, age 66, of Augusta, died on Monday, January 8, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 18, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, the son of John and Emma Ruby (Cullers) Walters. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Augusta. Johnnie liked fishing and bible study. He also loved his animals and was a junk collector. He…

  Nancy K. Veile, age 76, of Ursa, died at 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living.  Nancy was born June 24, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Rogers, Sr. and Bernice (Adair) Rogers.  On September 27, 1969, she married James “Jim” W. Veile at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon. She graduated from Unity…