Norma Lee Elbus, age 80, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 16, 1941 in Ripley, IL, the daughter of J. Collis and H. Louise (Ham) Clark. Norma married John Richard Elbus on July 10, 1959 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Sterling, IL. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2009 after…

Alta L. Hildebrand, age 92, of Quincy died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in her home. She was born on February 8, 1930 in Quincy, the daughter of August J. and Clara (Talken) Mast. Alta married James E. Hildebrand on August 22, 1951 in St. John Catholic Church, Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1995. Alta was a 1948 graduate…

Richard Virgil Fessler, known affectionately by friends and family as Dick, was born on February 6, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois. Surrounded by family at Blessing Hospital, Dick passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on March 29, 2022, in Quincy. Dick spent his early childhood years living in Quincy before attending elementary school in Fowler and later relocating to Mendon where he attended…

Joan E. Duesterhaus, age 82, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in her home. She was born on April 11, 1939 in Quincy, the daughter of Clarence and Neva (Leach) Conley. She married Frank J. Duesterhaus on December 27, 1956 in St. Francis Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2019. Joan was very proud of her 62 years…

Harry Edward Joseph McIntosh, Jr, age 88, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Springfield, IL surrounded by his family. He was born on October 1, 1933 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Harry Edward Joseph and Alvira (Trine) McIntosh, Sr., He married Mildred P. (Horton) Stone on July 3, 1976. She survives. He worked at the Electric Wheel and then later…

Dale W. Phillips, age 69, of Kingston, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1953 in Quincy the son of Melvin K. & Rose E. (Leezer) Phillips. Dale was a graduate of Liberty High School. Dale was a truck driver in the area and worked many years for Lumley Trucking. He was of the Methodist Faith.…

James William “Bill” Martin, age 82, of Quincy, died on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in his home. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Frank Henry and Lucille (Byxbe) Martin. Bill married Anita (Nicholson) Cermak on March 16, 1985. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2018. Bill retired from Gully Trucking after 20 years and 3…

Joyce Ann Hoskins, age 83, of Quincy died on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. Joyce was born in Kahoka, MO on October 6, 1938, the only child of Leo and Vineta (Ridgely) Rorick. She married Maynard J. “Jay” Hoskins on February 25, 1961 in Quincy’s Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Jay preceded her in death on December 12, 2009. Joyce was…

YeVette Y. Gholston 56, born May 6, 1965 passed away on March 20, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. She is survived by her six children Meranda Gholston, Jessica Gholston (Garth Myers), Deeahana Gholston, Anthony “Tony” Gholston (Jennifer Daggett), Raven Brandon and Trustin Brandon. Her six siblings Randell Durk (Ella), Phillip Gholston(Leslie), Malena Jones, Ranny Jean “Jabo” Gholston (Debbie), Chandra “Bridgette” Gholston and Jacques Gholston. Her…

Daniel O’Brien McCartney, age 89, died on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in the Blessing Emergency Room. Dan was born on June 26, 1932, in Pike County, Illinois to Frank and Isabel (McGreevy) McCartney. He married Phylliss (Turner) Melton in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She survives. Dan was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and…