Heidi LaNae Nestrick, 55, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in her home. Heidi was born on January 14, 1967, in Vandalia, IL. She was a 1986 graduate of Marian Heights Academy in Ferdinand, IN. Heidi’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was the youngest of five siblings and when her mother remarried Vincent Sommer she gained eleven more wonderful…

James “Ed” Griffin age 66, of Ursa, IL died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. Ed was born April 11, 1955 in Washington, D.C. a son of Alfred “Al” & Patsy “Pat” (Frame) Griffin. He married Kathy (Nauber) Griffin on May 18, 1973, and together they had their two children, Eddie and Jamie. Ed worked as a Custodian at Ellington School, and…

Ronald “Ronnie” A. Wiewel, age 78, of Fowler, died on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Albert & Millie (McCleary) Wiewel. He married Donna Davis on October 24, 1970. She survives. Ronnie proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ronnie worked construction for years in the…

Dana S. Sass, age 65. of Quincy, died on Friday, January 21, 2022 in her home. She was born on February 21, 1956 in Quincy, Illinois. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and Maryville College. She married Jon E. Sass on December 23, 1981. He survives. Dana was an administrative assistant for the Quincy Public Schools for 32 years, serving in numerous…

Raymond Leslie Sumpter, age 66, of Griggsville, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:45 a.m. in his sister’s home in Fowler, IL after a three-month long battle with cancer. Raymond was born on September 3, 1955, in Quincy the son of Harry and Doris (Minor) Sumpter. Raymond made his home in Griggsville with his mother and stepdad, Jimmy Taylor. When cancer took over…

Wilma Taylor, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Avon, died on Monday, January 17, 2022 in the Home. She was born on March 21, 1932 in Abingdon, IL. She married Joseph S. Taylor on January 9, 1954. He preceded her in death in the year 2000. Wilma was a nurse’s aide at the avon nursing home for 17 years. She was…

Jeffrey Todd ‘Jeff’ Graham, age 61, of Liberty, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26, 1960, in Quincy, the son of Homer & Betty (Mowen) Graham. He married Michele Schmidt on September 17, 1988. She survives. Jeff was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1979. He…

Lisa Marie Shelton age 60, of Quincy died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 6:55 a.m. in her home. Lisa was born in Quincy on August 24, 1961, to Darlene J. (Griffin) Shelton and James E. Shelton. She had a loving and nurturing heart and found her true calling as a private caregiver. Lisa spent much of her life caring for people and always…

James E. Farris, age 74, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. He was born on April 6, 1947, the son of Alexander W. and Lorene (English) Farris. James served his country during the Vietnam War, December 1964 – December 1970. He was a dam supervisor for the Corps of Engineers until his retirement. He loved…

Barbara A. Helmedag, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in her home. She was born on December 16, 1929 in Marcelline, IL the daughter of Bennett and Bertha (Stoll) Bisell. She was a graduate of Quincy High School. She married Harold ‘Hank’ Helmedag on April 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1980. Barbara was the bookkeeper…