Joanne Marie (Hughes) Fuhrman, age 72, of Quincy, died on December 5, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 3, 1949 in Chillicothe, MO, the daughter of Opal George and Miriam Marie (Mabie) Hughes. She married William “Bill” Fuhrman on April 8, 1967, in Harrison, Arkansas. Along with her husband, Joanne owned and operated Bill’s Signs in Quincy, IL, since 1973. She…

Jerry Edwin McNay, 71, peacefully passed on Sunday December 5, 2021, in his home in Quincy, IL. Jerry was born January 20, 1950, to James “Ed” Edgar and Helen (Ruffcorn) McNay in Quincy. Jerry was previously married to Donna Wendling, with whom he had his son and daughter. In 2009, he married Anne (Emerick) McNay, she survives. Jerry was instilled with his drive, entrepreneurial…

Ruth Welchert, 90, of Quincy, IL joined her husband, Robert Welchert, in Heaven on Sunday December 5, 2021 at 11:53 a.m. at Blessing Hospital while holding her daughter’s hand. Ruth was born May 11, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Anna (Holtschlag) Richmiller the third youngest of their seventeen children. Ruth married Robert Welchert on October 17, 1953 in Quincy’s St. Mary Catholic Church,…

Dale E. Vandenboom age 83, of Quincy died on Friday morning, December 3, 2021, in Blessing Hospital. He was born December 1, 1938, in Quincy, a son of Arthur R. and Agnes C. (Timpe) Vandenboom. Dale met the love of his life, Joy Alice Newbanks when they were teenagers. They were married October 3, 1959, in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, and she survives.…

Sandra A. Weibring, 84, of Quincy, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Blessing Hospital. She was born October 19, 1937, in Quincy, to Spencer and Edythe Mary Vasen. She married Joseph A. Weibring on October 25, 1958, at St. Francis Solanus Church and they were happily married for 61 years. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2020. Sandy was a graduate…

JAMES B. DUESTERHAUS, AGE 78, of Quincy, died on Friday, December 3rd at Blessing Hospital. Jim was born in Quincy on November 9, 1943, a son of Virgil H. and Dorothy (Weltin)Duesterhaus. He is survived by his wife Karla Kay Lock whom he married on October 16, 1965, in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Jim was a 1961 Graduate of Christian Brothers High…

Judith S. Patterson, age 66, of Quincy, IL passed away on November 30, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1955 in Kirksvile, MO the daughter of Eugene and Margaret ‘Peggy’ (Ficken) Croarkin. She married Robert Patterson on August 19, 1972. Judy was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Judy was a secretary at St. Francis School for 20 years. Judy loved all…

Terry L. Schaffnit, age 66, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, November 30, in her home. Terry was born on May 23, 1955, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Floyd and Esther (O’Neal) Kessler. She married James L. Schaffnit on April 9, 2001. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2016. Terry attended John Wood Community College. She worked as a CNA…

Alberta M. Wells, age 95, of Quincy, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in her home. Alberta was born on September 3, 1926, in Quincy to James and Doris (Smith) Davis. She married Dale R. Wells. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1976. Alberta attended Quincy Senior High School and worked for Motorola in the assembly department until its closure. She was…

Howard E. Buckley age 90, of Quincy, Illinois died on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home. He was born April 2, 1931, in Quincy, IL a son of Russell and Edith (Ellwood) Buckley of Timewell, IL. Howard was a graduate of Clayton High School. Howard and Joan Ashbaker were married at St. Mary Church of Mt. Sterling, IL on…